On Friday, Epic Games announced that Apple was not going to approve their long-awaited iOS version of the Epic Games Store for the European Union market. It claimed Apple was rejecting some of the naming conventions in the store, along with button designs.
Apple removes 25 VPN apps from its online store in Russia: Report
A Russian lawmaker said earlier that Apple had deleted Red Shield VPN, Le VPN, Proton VPN and NordVPN in compliance with orders from communications regulator Roskomnadzor.
Epic says its EU iOS app store is approved but that Apple wants a change
But the approval is just “temporary,” posted Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, who puts Apple’s request differently. He says the company is “demanding we change the buttons in the next version,” vowing that the …
Apple Greenlights Worst Enemy’s Alternative App Store: A New Era of Competition Begins
The company also generates substantial income from its App Store, which technically offers alongside these products. However, this revenue has been under threat due to the European Union requiring Apple to open its ecosystem to third-party app marketplaces.
Apple accepts Epic Games Store for the E.U. after facing a public callout from the company
Apple has signed off on the Epic Games Store in the EU after the gaming company publicly complained that the tech giant had repeatedly rejected their application.
Apple approves Epic Games Store app for iPhone and iPad in Europe
Hours after Epic Games complained on X about Apple blocking its third-party app marketplace from launching on iPhone and iPad in the European Union, Apple … The post Apple approves Epic Games Store …
Epic Games Lashes Out at Apple Over App Store Rejection
Fortnite creator Epic Games says Apple rejected its App Store rival for being too similar to its own—a move it deemed “arbitrary, obstructive,” and in violation of EU rules.
Apple green lights Epic Games Store in rapid reversal
Mere hours after reports circulated that Apple had declined to approve the Epic Games Store for iOS in the EU, the iPhone maker has changed course, allowing the app to proceed anyway.
Epic Games Calls Out Apple for ‘Arbitrary, Obstructive’ iOS Game Store Rejections
Apple apparently takes issue with Epic’s ‘Install’ and ‘In-app purchases’ labels, which it says are too similar to the corresponding ‘Get’ and ‘In-App Purchases’ labels on the App Store.
Apple approves Epic Games’ marketplace app after initial rejections
After multiple rejections, Apple has approved Fortnite maker Epic Games’ third-party app marketplace for launch in the EU. As now permitted by the EU’s …
Epic Games Store isn’t on the EU App Store yet because of some user interface buttons
Epic Games has hit out against Apple for allegedly dragging its heels to approve the Epic Games Store in the EU, calling Apple’s objection to a few button designs and locations a violation of the Digital Markets Act.
Apple Approves Epic Games Store for iPhone and iPad in EU
Apple today said it has approved the third-party Epic Games Store in the European Union, allowing the Fortnite developer to launch its
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Epic Games calls out Apple for rejecting its Games Store in the EU
Fortnite maker Epic Games has hit a stumbling block in its plans to bring the company’s alternative app store, the Epic Games Store, to the EU. As now
Russia forces Apple to remove VPN apps from the App Store
Apple has caved to pressure from Russian authorities and removed a number of the best iPhone VPN apps from the App Store in the country.
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The Adapt BB smart sneakers are about to lose their magic as Nike confirms it’s pulling their app from the App Store
The Nike Adapt BB smart sneakers won’t be quite so smart soon after the company confirmed it is removing a companion app from the App Store.