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Apple Approves Epic Games Store for iOS After Contentious Dispute

Epic Games' app gains approval in the EU following multiple rejections and allegations of Digital Markets Act violations.

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Overview

  • Apple initially rejected the Epic Games Store app twice, citing similarities to its own buttons and labels.
  • Epic Games accused Apple of obstructive behavior and reported the issue to the European Commission.
  • Apple's reversal came shortly after Epic's public complaints and social media backlash.
  • Despite the approval, Apple demands future changes to the app's user interface, which Epic plans to contest.
  • The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the tech giants over app store policies and competition laws.