Or, they can simply change how they charge for hosting subscription and paid apps. No one has said Apple must host apps for free.
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Epic Games Asks Judge to Force Apple to Approve Fortnite for US App Store
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Or, they can simply change how they charge for hosting subscription and paid apps. No one has said Apple must host apps for free.
Says the person whining about a petty tug-of-war initiated by the biggest big corp in the world.
I mean, if Apple previously said they would accept the app from Epic European account, they should.
If they didn’t, and the judge already said that Apple has the right to remove their developer account on the basis of breach of terms of service - I think Apple used the wrong excuse here in their letter to Epic.
Just tell them they are not permitted in the US, and their developer account in Europe is for such countries and their laws.
If they didn’t, and the judge already said that Apple has the right to remove their developer account on the basis of breach of terms of service - I think Apple used the wrong excuse here in their letter to Epic.
Just tell them they are not permitted in the US, and their developer account in Europe is for such countries and their laws.
So tired of hearing about this. Do people even still play Fortnite or have they moved on to the newest shooter game that slaughters people and promotes violence?
Then don't install it. Others might think differently. It's called freedom of choice.
I think Apple will soon discover they have an obligation when a court orders them to do so, but that being petty will have a cost. This attitude did not help in the past and has caused much more damage than the initial ask, this will be no different.
And why is that because said developer took them to court to get better terms and as a consequence of that payment links are no allowed on the USA App Store
Unless you think that individuals don’t have the right to try & get better terms?
Fortnite is bigger than ever today, so yes, bring an iOS would be beneficial
Using the courts to force someone else's store to host your product seems rather a dangerous precedent.
No it does not make sense. Apple is not a house, it’s a company. And company have to comply with strict laws and regulations. They can’t make up rules and ban those who do not follow them.
Epic could have taken them to court without breaking the rules. Had they done so, Apple wouldn’t have a leg to stand on to block Epic.
However, Epic did break the rules.
They can and they probably will.
And that’s when also in the us apple will be force to allow third party stores like if already is the case in the eu. If Apple charges a price to host apps it will not be allowed to block other companies from doing that for free or a lower fee
I think there is a desire for change amongst some users and Apple’s intransigence will inevitably lead to more people switching to Android.
I doubt it. Most people will just see their buying experience get worse and less convenient.
Why would the buying experience get worse when purchasing an iPhone because of payment links
When you could also use IAP as someone said before as it’s more convenient
As bad as it looks I kinda don’t feel bad for epic. I mean they caused this in the first place by making the app appear to follow guidelines and then switch to their own payment processor prior to all this. So if I were in apples shoes I wouldn’t trust them one bit. Plus Tim Sweeney is a shady, whiney, and annoying person. I really don’t like epic anymore and the **** he pulls and bs he spews really doesn’t help.
Epic USA made that contract, the submitting party is Epic Sweeden (or something like that). It's a fine line, but as I've pointed out in other threads, Apple absolutely plays game using regions and subsidiaries, so it's rather hypocritical to not let Epic do the same.
Epic is like a cockroach that won't go away. Leave us alone already. Go do your own thing. Launch your own phone.
Oh, Tim Sweeney, still throwing tantrums like a petulant teen? The judge already gave Apple the green light to yeet Fortnite from the App Store. I was happily indifferent to Epic and its battle-royale cash cow, but now? Yawn. Take the L, Tim S., and stop embarrassing yourself.
Go Tim Apple, may the Schwartz be with you!
Go Tim Apple, may the Schwartz be with you!