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CMA to investigate Apple's & Google's influence over the mobile market

The UK government division also launches investigation into Google's app store payment practices

Apple to remove apps that haven't been updated in a "significant amount of time"

"Outdated" apps have 30 days to submit an update for review or they will be deleted from the App Store

Roblox backs Apple in ongoing battle against Epic's appeal

Company behind popular kids game says App Store “enhances safety and security”

Apple calls on court to reject Epic's appeal

But it may be another year before a hearing is called to decide the ongoing antitrust dispute

35 US states file antitrust case against Apple in support of Epic

The US Justice Department also weighed in, stating that the original ruling in the Epic vs Apple trial was "flawed"

App Store spending passes $260bn since launch

The milestone was reached last year, Apple said in a blog post looking at the performance of its services in 2021

Apple is first company to reach $3 trillion market cap

The tech giant's shares reached $182.88 a piece at their highest yesterday

Apple denied delay on App Store changes

Third party payment systems will have to be implemented on the App Store from December 9

Navigating the post-IDFA world: All you need to know about iOS 14.5

Check out all our GamesIndustry.biz Academy guides to complying with the disruptive iOS update

The Epic vs Apple judgement leaves much undecided | Opinion

Apple must allow app developers to point consumers at alternative payment methods - but there will be many more legal wrangles before the impact on mobile games is clear

Does the Epic vs Apple judgement open iOS to more legal attacks?

Legal experts discuss the ramifications of the recent court decision in the ongoing dispute

Apple refuses to reinstate Epic's developer account in South Korea

"We would welcome Epic's return to the App Store if they agree to play by the same rules as everyone else," Apple said

Epic appeals against judge's ruling in Apple antitrust case

Fortnite firm turns to US Court of Appeals as its legal crusade continues

Apple to relax store rules for "reader apps"

"It's hard to discern the rationale that this is safe while Fortnite accepting direct payments remains unsafe," Tim Sweeney reacted

Apple App Store has generated $230bn for developers since launch

Company revealed the figure at WWDC event yesterday

Epic vs Apple - Week Three In Review: Who will the judge find in favour?

Legal experts mull over both parties' arguments, debate who made the stronger case, and ponder the implications of the final decision for the games industry

Epic, Apple make their closing statements as three-week antitrust trial comes to an end

But judge warns there's still "quite a bit of work to do" before ruling is made

Tim Cook: Having third-party app stores on iOS would be "terrible"

Apple CEO claims opening up its ecosystem would cause "huge convenience [and] fraud issues"

Apple spent $1m on Fortnite marketing, earned "over $100m" in commission

iPhone maker's games boss Michael Schmid also shares how Apple defines games and entertainment

Apple execs don't know if the App Store is profitable, "don't deny that it likely is"

iPhone maker confirms it took more than $20 billion in commission fees between 2008 and 2017