Apple
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Epic says Apple violates court order with "commercially unusable" payment links
Fortnite firm has asked a federal judge to hold Apple in contempt of court
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Apple rule change allows EU developers to distribute iOS apps via web
New business terms also enable studios to create their own promos for direct payments, rather than Apple templates
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Apple reverses ban on Epic's developer account following European Commission enquiry
Fortnite firm believes move is a "strong signal" that the EC will enforce new Digital Markets Act
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From Epic to the EU, Apple is all about the drama | Opinion
Pulling Epic’s developer account is the latest twist in a melodrama where Apple seems content to play the villain – but the European Commission is a much more dangerous foil
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Apple calls Epic 'verifiably untrustworthy' and blocks Fortnite and App store on iOS
UPDATE: European Commission has requested "further explanations" from Apple, is also reevaluating compliance with Digital Services Act
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Game devs say Apple Arcade payouts have been on the decline for years
Apple criticized for poor communication and lack of clarity around bonus payments for subscription service
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Apple disables web apps in the EU
iOS firm cites "complex security and privacy concerns" as it changes to comply with Digital Markets Act
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Apple to allow alternative app stores in Europe
Update: Epic Games Store to launch on iOS sometime in 2024, will be operated by Epic Games Sweden
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The future's so bright, I gotta wear Apple's $3,500 shades | This Week in Business
Let's talk about reasons for optimism despite grim industry news and Apple's Vision Pro headset. Despite the headline, the two subjects are not related
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EGDF says it's disappointed in Apple's new EU policy
Among the federation's concerns is the possibility of unfair competition for content on the AppStore
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Xbox's Sarah Bond: Apple's new EU policy "a step in the wrong direction"
Microsoft exec criticises iOS firm's changes, but hopes it will act on feedback for a "more inclusive" platform
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Apple clears the way for Game Pass streaming on iOS
A day after UK CMA resumes investigation of cloud gaming restrictions, Apple says it will allow game streaming apps
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Apple now allows direct payment links but charges 27% commission
Developers will also need to apply for an 'entitlement' before they can direct players to external payment systems
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Supreme Court rejects Epic vs Apple appeals
Epic loses all but one count, order for Apple to drop anit-steering practices stands
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Microsoft passes Apple as most valuable company in the world
Shares were up 3% at the end of US financial day last Friday
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Apple Vision Pro to launch in February
The device will be available in the US next month, and preorders begin on January 19
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Apple names Honkai: Star Rail as iPhone's Game of the Year
Lost in Play honoured as best iPad game, while Lies of P is top on Mac
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Honkai: Star Rail wins iPhone Game of the Year
Neowiz's Lies of P named Mac Game of the Year
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Resident Evil Village on iOS makes cases both for and against cloud streaming | Opinion
Capcom's impressive port shows once again that cloud streaming isn't required for high-end mobile gaming – but it might be the only path to commercial success
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Meta's Quest 3 fires the starting gun on consumer AR devices | Opinion
Apple and Meta are betting big on augmented reality – but expectations of a revolution to rival the introduction of smartphones should be tempered
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Epic files another Supreme Court appeal against Apple
Update: Apple has also made another appeal to the court
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Apple to allow mobile developers region-specific pre-orders of their games
Titles can release in a new market from two to 365 days after a pre-order is published
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AAA games on iPhone 15 Pro: Game changers or gimmick? | Opinion
Bringing blockbusters to mobile is a potentially exciting prospect, but there are still a lot of questions to be answered
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iPhone 15 Pro will run native versions of AAA titles
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing to support games such as Death Stranding and Resident Evil Village
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Author sues Apple and The Tetris Company for reportedly adapting book without consent
Dan Ackerman is seeking damages for unfair competition and copyright infringement