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EPIC GAMES ACCUSES APPLE OF ‘COMPETITION-CRUSHING’ JUNK FEES AS BATTLE CONTINUES

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✍️ Epic Games and Apple continue their antitrust battle over third-party app stores in another country, with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney expressing dissatisfaction with the arrangements.

👉 Epic Games and Apple are engaged in an antitrust battle over third-party app stores 👉 Apple has enabled support for third-party app stores in another country 👉 Epic CEO Tim Sweeney is not satisfied with the arrangements

-- #TimSweeney #anothercountry #technology

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12/18/2025

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EPIC GAMES CEO SAYS APPLE SHOULD BE PAID FOR APP REVIEW ONLY, NOT EXTERNAL PURCHASE 'JUNK FEES'

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✍️ Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney refuses to share revenue with Apple for external purchases linked from iOS apps, despite a US appeals court ruling that Apple can charge a reasonable fee.

👉 Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney refuses to share revenue with Apple for external purchases 👉 Apple can charge a reasonable fee for external purchases, according to the US appeals court 👉 Sweeney believes Apple should only charge a flat, submission-based fee for reviewing apps 👉 The case has been sent back to the district court to determine the appropriate fee structure

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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12/12/2025

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TIM SWEENEY ON THE FUTURE OF FORTNITE AFTER ANOTHER WIN OVER APPLE

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✍️ Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney discusses the recent appeals court ruling against Apple's App Store rules, which he believes will allow developers to link to external payment options.

👉 Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney discusses the appeals court ruling against Apple's App Store rules 👉 The ruling allows app developers to link to external payment options 👉 Tim Sweeney believes the ruling will benefit all developers 👉 The ruling 'completely shuts down' Apple's ability to collect 'junk fees'

-- #TimSweeney #YvonneGonzalezRogers #technology

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12/12/2025

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EPIC GAMES CEO TIM SWEENEY: AI GOLD RUSH IS CAUSING RAM PRICES TO SKYROCKET FOR CONSUMERS

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✍️ The CEO of Epic Games warns that the massive growth in AI data centers is causing a significant increase in RAM prices, which will affect high-end PC gaming for several years.

👉 RAM prices are skyrocketing due to the massive growth in AI data centers 👉 The shift in production priorities is affecting other crucial components such as SSDs, HDDs, and microSD cards 👉 The prolonged nature of this issue could force consumers to postpone their plans or settle for less powerful configurations

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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11/30/2025

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EPIC CEO TIM SWEENEY SAYS STEAM SHOULD DROP ITS ‘MADE WITH AI’ TAGS

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✍️ Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney thinks Steam and other game stores should drop 'Made with AI' tags, as AI becomes ubiquitous in production.

👉 Sweeney thinks Steam and other game stores should drop 'Made with AI' tags 👉 AI use is becoming more prevalent in game development and other industries 👉 AI increases human productivity in some areas, leading to better games 👉 Disclosure of AI use is no longer necessary

-- #TimSweeney #JunghunLee #technology

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11/28/2025

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RAM PRICES ARE SO OUT OF CONTROL THAT STORES ARE SELLING IT LIKE LOBSTER

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✍️ The PC memory shortage has led to fluctuating prices, with some RAM kits tripling in cost in just three months. This shortage is affecting the affordability of computers and may impact other devices that require RAM.

👉 RAM prices are fluctuating daily due to limited supply and high demand 👉 Some RAM kits have tripled in cost in just three months 👉 The shortage is affecting the affordability of computers and may impact other devices that require RAM 👉 High-profile product launches may be impacted by the price of memory 👉 Graphics card prices may rise again due to the RAM crunch

-- #MichaelCrider #SteveLin #CassTexas #TimSweeney #SanFranciscoBayArea #technology

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11/25/2025

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UNITY GAMES ARE COMING TO FORTNITE

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✍️ Unity and Epic Games have announced a partnership to bring Unity games to Fortnite, allowing developers to publish their own experiences within the game.

👉 Unity games will be available on Fortnite 👉 Developers will be able to publish their own experiences within the game 👉 The partnership will grow the number of experiences within Fortnite 👉 Unity's cross-platform commerce management dashboard will support Unreal Engine in early 2026

-- #TimSweeney #MattBromberg #Barcelona #technology

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11/19/2025

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FORTNITE IS GETTING UNITY GAMES

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✍️ Epic Games is partnering with Unity to bring Unity games into Fortnite, allowing developers to create and publish games across multiple platforms.

👉 Epic Games and Unity are partnering to bring Unity games into Fortnite 👉 Developers can create games using Unity's engine and publish them on Fortnite 👉 The partnership aligns with Epic's vision of creating an open metaverse 👉 Unity will support Unreal Engine in its commerce management platform 👉 Developers will have more control over their digital storefronts

-- #TimSweeney #MattBromberg #technology

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11/19/2025

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GOOGLE AND EPIC END THEIR FEUD WITH A DEAL THAT CHANGES HOW ANDROID WORKS

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✍️ Epic Games and Google have reached a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit over app store rules, which could lead to changes in Android's app ecosystem.

👉 Capped app store fees at 9% to 20% 👉 Allowed alternate app stores to be offered officially in the next major Android update 👉 Google must open its app marketplace to competing third-party app stores in the U.S. for three years

-- #TimSweeney #SameerSamat #technology

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11/7/2025

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GOOGLE AND EPIC GAMES REACH SETTLEMENT FOR ANTITRUST LAWSUIT

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✍️ Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement to end their years-long court battle over antitrust issues.

👉 Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement to end their antitrust lawsuit 👉 The proposal aims to increase developer choice and flexibility 👉 The proposal includes allowing alternative payment mechanisms 👉 The proposal specifies maximum fees for external payments 👉 The proposal establishes neutral criteria for third-party stores

-- #SameerSamat #TimSweeney #JamesDonato #SanFrancisco #technology

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11/5/2025

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GOOGLE’S NEW DEADLINE FOR EPIC CONSEQUENCES IS OCTOBER 29TH

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✍️ Google and Epic have agreed to a one-week delay in enforcing a court order that would have forced Google to open up its app store and allow developers to set their own prices.

👉 Google and Epic have agreed to a one-week delay in enforcing a court order 👉 The delay pushes back the enforcement of the permanent injunction until October 29th 👉 The reason for the delay is unclear 👉 The delay may affect when Google stops requiring developers to use Google Play Billing

-- #TimSweeney #JamesDonato #technology

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10/21/2025

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SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO PROTECT GOOGLE FROM APP STORE CHANGES MANDATED BY EPIC GAMES ANTITRUST CASE

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✍️ The US Supreme Court has declined to protect Google from a year-old order requiring significant changes to its Android app store, paving the way for increased competition against the system declared an illegal monopoly in Epic Games' antitrust case against Google.

👉 The Supreme Court has declined to protect Google from a year-old order requiring significant changes to its Android app store. 👉 The order aims to foster greater competition in the app marketplace dominated by Google's Play Store. 👉 Google must provide its competitors with access to its entire inventory of Android apps and allow alternative options to be downloaded directly from the Play Store. 👉 The order will take effect, compelling Google to allow app developers to set up alternative in-app payment systems and app stores within the Google Play ecosystem.

-- #TimSweeney #LucasNolan #technology

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SUPREME COURT DENIES GOOGLE'S REQUEST TO PAUSE PLAY STORE CHANGES WHILE IT APPEALS EPIC CASE

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✍️ Google has lost its bid to block changes to the Play Store, and developers will be allowed to use alternative payment methods without fees starting October 22.

👉 Developers will be allowed to use alternative payment methods without fees starting October 22. 👉 Google will no longer be able to strike deals with carriers or manufacturers to ensure Google Play exclusivity. 👉 By July 2026, Google will have to allow users to download other app stores within Google Play and make its catalog available to competitors.

-- #TimSweeney #DanJackson #technology

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GOOGLE'S PLAY STORE SHAKE-UP LOOMS AFTER SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO DELAY OVERHAUL OF THE MONOPOLY

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✍️ The US Supreme Court refused to protect Google from a court order to overhaul its Android app store to increase competition against Apple's iPhone.

👉 The Supreme Court refused to protect Google from a court order to overhaul its Android app store. 👉 Google will have to give competitors access to its entire inventory of Android apps. 👉 Alternative options will be made available for download from the Play Store. 👉 Google argued that the changes would expose users to security and safety risks.

-- #JamesDonato #TimSweeney #YvonneGonzalez-Rodgers #MountainView,California #SanFrancisco #Alexandria,Virginia #technology

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GOOGLE'S PLAY STORE SHAKE-UP LOOMS AFTER COURT REFUSES TO DELAY OVERHAUL OF MONOPOLY

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✍️ The US Supreme Court has refused to protect Google from a court order requiring a major overhaul of its Android app store to increase competition against Apple's iPhone.

👉 Google's Android app store must give competitors access to its entire inventory of Android apps 👉 Alternative app options must be made available for download from the Play Store 👉 Google had argued that the changes would expose users to security and safety risks 👉 The changes are intended to counteract Google's alleged abusive behavior 👉 Google makes most of its money from its digital ad network, not its app store

-- #JamesDonato #TimSweeney #YvonneGonzalez-Rodgers #MountainView,California #SanFrancisco #Alexandria,Virginia #technology

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THE SUPREME COURT DIDN’T SAVE GOOGLE FROM EPIC, AND NOW THE CLOCK IS TICKING

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✍️ The US Supreme Court has denied Google's request for a partial stay, requiring the company to comply with a permanent injunction to stop forcing app developers to use its own payment systems and allow them to set their own prices.

👉 Google must stop forcing app developers to use Google Play Billing 👉 Developers can set their own prices 👉 Developers can link to ways to download their apps outside of the Play Store 👉 Google must work with Epic to resolve disputes and allow rival app stores into Google Play

-- #TimSweeney #DanJackson #JamesDonato #technology

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10/6/2025

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BUSINESS AND TECH LEADERS RESPOND TO THE GOOGLE ANTITRUST RULING AFTER A JUDGE SPARED IT FROM A CHROME SELL-OFF

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✍️ Judge Mehta rules Google doesn't have to divest Chrome and Android, sparking mixed reactions from business leaders.

👉 Judge Mehta ruled that Google will not be forced to divest from Chrome and Android 👉 Google will be required to share information such as user interaction data and search index with competitors 👉 Business leaders are reacting with a mix of disappointment and approval

-- #SundarPichai #GabrielWeinberg #TimSweeney #DanielleCoffey #AdamKovacevich #business

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9/3/2025

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EPIC GAMES CEO REVEALS WHY NINTENDO SWITCH 2 PORTS ARE HAVING PERFORMANCE ISSUES

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✍️ Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney attributes poor performance in Nintendo Switch 2 games using Unreal Engine 5 to developers' lack of optimization, not the engine itself.

👉 Poor optimization is the primary reason for performance issues in UE5 games on Switch 2 👉 Developers often optimize for high-end hardware first, then test on lower-spec devices 👉 Epic Games plans to add automated optimization in future UE5 updates 👉 Developer training courses will be offered to help with manual labor

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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8/28/2025

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EPIC SAYS FORTNITE IS COMING BACK TO IOS IN AUSTRALIA

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✍️ Epic Games is bringing Fortnite back to iOS in Australia after a federal court ruled that Apple and Google's app marketplaces are anticompetitive.

👉 Epic Games is bringing Fortnite back to iOS in Australia 👉 Federal court ruled that Apple and Google's app marketplaces are anticompetitive 👉 Court found that tech giants misused dominance and in-app purchase commission fees to reduce competition 👉 Epic Games has won several key victories in its lawsuits against Apple and Google

-- #TimSweeney #JonathanBeach #DanJackson #Australia #US #technology

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8/12/2025

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'FORTNITE' DEVELOPER EPIC GAMES CELEBRATES 'TOTAL VICTORY' OVER GOOGLE IN APP STORE ANTITRUST CASE

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✍️ Google has lost its appeal in an antitrust case filed by Epic Games, requiring the tech giant to overhaul its app store policies and allow alternative payment systems.

👉 Google lost its appeal in an antitrust case filed by Epic Games 👉 The court ruled that Google must overhaul its app store policies 👉 The decision allows app developers to set up alternative in-app payment systems and app stores within the Google Play ecosystem 👉 The ruling could potentially drag Google's gross app store sales by 20 to 30 percent

-- #TimSweeney #Lee-AnneMulholland #MargaretMcKeown #LucasNolan #technology

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8/1/2025

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GOOGLE LOSES APPEAL IN EPIC GAMES CASE AND MUST OPEN ANDROID TO RIVAL APP STORES

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✍️ A US federal court ruled that Google must open its Android operating system to competing app stores, following a antitrust case filed by Epic Games.

👉 Google must open its Android operating system to competing app stores 👉 Epic Games can operate its own app store within Google's Play Store 👉 Google's requirement that apps use its payment system is deemed anticompetitive

-- #TimSweeney #Lee-AnneMulholland #technology

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8/1/2025

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EPIC GAMES WINS 'TOTAL VICTORY' IN GOOGLE PLAY STORE DISPUTE

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✍️ Google loses appeal in Epic Games v. Google case, forced to implement Play Store changes

👉 Google loses appeal in Epic Games v. Google case 👉 Google will be forced to implement Play Store changes 👉 Epic Games will be allowed to download rival app stores from the Play Store 👉 Play app catalog will be made available to competitors

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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7/31/2025

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EPIC’S GAME STORE IS BRINGING FORTNITE BACK TO GOOGLE PLAY

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✍️ Epic Games Store for Android will be coming to the Google Play Store after an appeals court victory, making it easier for users to access Fortnite and other Epic-distributed games on Android devices.

👉 Epic Games Store for Android will be available on the Google Play Store 👉 Decision comes after an appeals court victory for Epic Games 👉 Will make it easier for users to access Fortnite and other Epic-distributed games on Android devices 👉 Will not require sideloading or deals with phone manufacturers to preload the store

-- #TimSweeney #CatMcCormack #Lee-AnneMulholland #technology

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7/31/2025

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EPIC JUST WON AGAINST GOOGLE AGAIN, AND GOOGLE IS APPEALING TO SUPREME COURT

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✍️ Epic Games has won its appeal against Google in a court case regarding Google's app store and payments system, with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirming the lower court's decision.

👉 Epic Games has won its appeal against Google in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals 👉 The court has upheld the unanimous jury verdict from 2023 that Google's app store and payments system had become illegal monopolies 👉 Google will appeal the decision to the Supreme Court

-- #TimSweeney #Lee-AnneMulholland #M.MargaretMcKeown #technology

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7/31/2025

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FORTNITE MAKER EPIC GAMES SETTLES ANTITRUST CASE AGAINST SAMSUNG

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✍️ Epic Games has settled its antitrust case against Samsung, accusing the company of working with Google to block rival app stores on Samsung phones.

👉 Epic Games settles antitrust case against Samsung 👉 Samsung's 'Auto Blocker' feature accused of blocking rival app stores 👉 Epic Games launched its own mobile app store in 2023

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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7/9/2025

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APPLE LOSES BID TO PAUSE APP STORE REFORM ORDER IN EPIC GAMES CASE

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✍️ Apple failed to persuade a US appeals court to pause key parts of a federal judge's order requiring the iPhone maker to open its App Store to more competition.

👉 Apple failed to persuade a US appeals court to pause key parts of a federal judge's order 👉 The judge's order requires Apple to open its App Store to more competition 👉 Apple was found in contempt of an earlier injunction order in a long-running antitrust lawsuit 👉 The judge ordered Apple to end several anti-competitive practices, including a 27% fee on app developers

-- #MikeScarcella #YvonneGonzalezRogers #TimSweeney #technology

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6/6/2025

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APPLE'S LOSING STREAK CONTINUES: JUDGE DENIES BID TO PAUSE COURT ORDER ON APP STORE CHANGES

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✍️ Apple has lost its request to pause a court order requiring it to allow App Store developers to direct users to purchase in-app items on the web without paying the "Apple tax".

👉 Apple has lost its request to pause a court order requiring it to allow App Store developers to direct users to purchase in-app items on the web without paying the "Apple tax". 👉 The court order requires Apple to allow developers to bypass its in-app payment system and avoid paying commissions. 👉 Several prominent developers, including Epic, Amazon, and Spotify, have already modified their apps to allow customers to circumvent Apple's payment methods and avoid paying commissions. 👉 Apple has argued that the ruling is causing it "grave irreparable harm", but the appeals court was not persuaded.

-- #TimSweeney #YvonneGonzalezRogers #LucasNolan #SanFrancisco #technology

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6/5/2025

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APPLE'S LOSES BID TO HALT RULING THAT BLOCKS SOME FEES FROM ITS IPHONE APP STORE

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✍️ A three-judge appeals panel rejected Apple's request to pause an order banning the company from charging fees on in-app iPhone transactions processed outside its payment system.

👉 Apple's request to pause the order was rejected by a three-judge appeals panel 👉 The order bans Apple from charging fees on in-app transactions processed outside its payment system 👉 Apple is still seeking to overturn the ruling in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

-- #YvonneGonzalez-Rogers #TimSweeney #SanFrancisco #Cupertino #Oakland #business

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6/5/2025

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APPLE'S LOSES BID TO HALT COURT RULING THAT BLOCKS SOME FEES FROM ITS IPHONE APP STORE

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✍️ A three-judge appeals panel rejected Apple's request to pause an order banning the company from charging fees on in-app iPhone transactions processed outside its payment system.

👉 Apple's request to pause the order was denied 👉 The order requires Apple to allow apps to include links to alternative payment systems 👉 Apple has complied with the order by charging commissions of 12% to 27% 👉 Epic Games celebrated the decision, calling it the 'end of the Apple tax'

-- #TimSweeney #YvonneGonzalez-Rogers #SanFrancisco #Oakland #Cupertino #business

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6/5/2025

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TIM SWEENEY DIDN’T EXPECT A FIVE-YEAR FORTNITE BAN

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✍️ Fortnite returned to the iOS App Store after a five-year absence, with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney expecting a shorter ban.

👉 Fortnite was removed from the iOS App Store in 2020 due to an in-app payment mechanism that violated App Store rules. 👉 The ban lasted for nearly five years, with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney initially expecting a shorter ban. 👉 Fortnite has been successful since its return, becoming the top free game in the App Store and gaining 10 million downloads. 👉 Epic sees two types of players: those who play on the biggest and best device available and those who prefer a specific platform.

-- #TimSweeney #SaxsPersson #technology

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6/3/2025

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EPIC GAMES REVEALS THE STATE OF UNREAL FOR 2025

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✍️ Epic Games unveiled the State of Unreal in a keynote speech by CEO Tim Sweeney at the Unreal Fest in Orlando, Florida.

👉 Epic Games unveiled the State of Unreal at the Unreal Fest in Orlando, Florida 👉 CEO Tim Sweeney delivered the keynote speech

-- #TimSweeney #Orlando,Florida #technology

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Tim Sweeney Orlando, Florida technology Technology:perspective

6/3/2025

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UNREAL FEST 2025: ALL OF THE NEWS FROM EPIC’S SHOW

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✍️ Epic Games is set to host its Unreal Fest conference on June 3rd in Orlando, where it will share updates on Unreal Engine and the Epic ecosystem.

👉 Epic Games' Unreal Fest conference is set to take place on June 3rd in Orlando 👉 The conference will feature Epic's annual State of Unreal keynote 👉 Unreal Engine is used in many big video games and entertainment 👉 The keynote will be hosted by Epic CEO Tim Sweeney 👉 The show may address the recent ruling in Epic Games v. Apple

-- #TimSweeney #Orlando #technology

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6/3/2025

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A KEY RECRUITING CYCLE FOR WALL STREET IS SHOWING SIGNS OF KICKING OFF EARLIER THAN EVER

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✍️ President Donald Trump has accepted a gifted Boeing 747-8 from Qatar, sparking controversy over potential conflicts of interest. Meanwhile, private equity firms are ramping up their recruiting cycle, causing anxiety among recent graduates.

👉 President Trump accepts a gifted Boeing 747-8 from Qatar 👉 Private equity firms are ramping up their recruiting cycle 👉 The recruiting cycle has caused anxiety among recent graduates 👉 The bond market is experiencing a sell-off due to US deficit fears 👉 Tech companies are making moves, including Meta's performance reviews and Microsoft's AI plans

-- #PresidentDonaldTrump #JamieDimon #DougRamsey #SamAltman #JonyIve #JayParikh #SatyaNadella #TimSweeney #Qatar #GeorgetownUniversity #NewYork #London #Chicago #ColumbiaUniversity #UniversalOrlandoResort #business

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5/24/2025

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EPIC GAMES' FORTNITE BACK ON US APPLE APP STORE AFTER NEARLY 5 YEARS

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✍️ Fortnite, a popular multiplayer shooter game, has returned to Apple's App Store in the US after a nearly five-year ban.

👉 Fortnite was banned from Apple's App Store in 2020 due to its payment system, V-Bucks 👉 Epic Games and Apple have been locked in a legal battle since 2020 👉 A federal judge ruled in April that Apple violated a court order requiring greater competition for app downloads and payment methods 👉 Fortnite has returned to Apple's App Store in the US

-- #TimSweeney #US #technology

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5/21/2025

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FORTNITE IS FINALLY BACK IN THE US APP STORE

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✍️ Fortnite has returned to the US App Store after a court order demanded Apple stop collecting a 27% fee on app transactions outside of its in-app purchase system.

👉 Fortnite has returned to the US App Store after a court order 👉 Apple was collecting a 27% fee on app transactions outside of its in-app purchase system 👉 Epic Games relaunched the game after a long-standing dispute with Apple 👉 The conflict began in 2020 when Epic added its own payment method 👉 Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store in response

-- #TimSweeney #US #EuropeanUnion #technology

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5/20/2025

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FORTNITE IS BACK ON US IPHONES AGAIN

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✍️ Fortnite is once again available on the iOS App Store in the US after a nearly five-year absence, following a court ruling that forced Apple to not take fees from purchases made outside of apps.

👉 Fortnite is available on the iOS App Store in the US once again 👉 The game was removed from the App Store in 2018 due to a violation of Apple's rules 👉 A recent court ruling in Epic Games v. Apple has led to the game's return 👉 Epic Games has launched a new promotion to encourage players to use its payment systems

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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5/20/2025

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EPIC GAMES IS TRYING TO SCHEME ITS WAY BACK INTO THE APP STORE, AND IT MIGHT JUST WORK

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✍️ Epic Games, led by CEO Tim Sweeney, has been granted a new hearing in its lawsuit against Apple, after claiming Apple is not willing to reinstate Fortnite on iOS.

👉 Epic Games has been granted a new hearing in its lawsuit against Apple 👉 The hearing is scheduled for May 27th 👉 Epic claims Apple is not willing to reinstate Fortnite on iOS 👉 The court has expressed frustration with Apple's lack of progress in reinstating the game

-- #TimSweeney #YvonneGonzalezRogers #technology

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5/19/2025

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EPIC ASKS JUDGE TO MAKE APPLE LET FORTNITE BACK ON THE US APP STORE

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✍️ Epic Games is asking a judge to order Apple to review and approve its submission of Fortnite to the US App Store, claiming Apple is in contempt of court for delaying the review.

👉 Epic Games is asking a judge to order Apple to review and approve its submission of Fortnite to the US App Store 👉 Apple has not approved Fortnite's submission, citing concerns over outside payment links 👉 Epic claims Apple's delay is retaliation for its legal fight with the company 👉 The judge previously ruled that Epic had knowingly broken its developer agreement with Apple

-- #TimSweeney #YvonneGonzalezRogers #US #EU #technology

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5/17/2025

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APPLE BLOCKS FORTNITE ON IOS GLOBALLY, EPIC GAMES SAYS, WEEKS AFTER THE DEVELOPER SCORED A BIG WIN IN COURT

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✍️ Epic Games and Apple have been engaged in a legal battle over in-app purchases for nearly five years, with a federal judge recently ruling in favor of Epic Games and ordering Apple to stop engaging in anticompetitive behavior.

👉 Epic Games and Apple have been engaged in a legal battle over in-app purchases for nearly five years 👉 A federal judge recently ruled in favor of Epic Games, finding that Apple's 30% commission on in-app purchases was anticompetitive 👉 The judge ordered Apple to stop interfering with competition and to allow developers to offer alternate payment options 👉 Apple has appealed the decision and the dispute is likely to continue

-- #TimSweeney #YvonneGonzalezRogers #DannyKaron #PhilSchiller #LucaMaestri #AlexRoman #technology

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5/17/2025

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APPLE CLAIMS IT'S NOT BLOCKING EPIC FROM OFFERING FORTNITE IN THE EU

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✍️ Apple denies blocking Fortnite from EU App Store, but wants Epic to resubmit game update without US App Store inclusion.

👉 Apple denies blocking Fortnite from EU App Store 👉 Apple wants Epic to resubmit game update without US App Store inclusion 👉 Epic's court win allowed developers to support alternative payment methods for apps on the web 👉 Epic's CEO, Tim Sweeney, had hoped to use this change as justification to bring Fortnite back entirely

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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APPLE SAYS FORTNITE FOR IOS ISN'T BLOCKED WORLDWIDE, JUST THE U.S.

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✍️ Apple has clarified that it has not blocked Epic Games from updating the iOS Fortnite app in the EU, but it is not planning to allow Fortnite in the US App Store at the current time.

👉 Apple has not blocked Epic Games from updating the iOS Fortnite app in the EU 👉 Apple is not planning to allow Fortnite in the US App Store at the current time 👉 Epic Games tied its US App Store submission to the update being submitted to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the EU 👉 Apple asked Epic Games to resubmit the update without the US component 👉 Epic Games has decided to take Fortnite offline in the EU rather than submitting an update that does not include Fortnite for the US App Store

-- #TimSweeney #EuropeanUnion #UnitedStates #technology

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'FORTNITE' IS OFFLINE ON IOS AROUND THE WORLD

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✍️ Epic Games' Fortnite has been blocked by Apple from the US App Store and EU's iOS version of the Epic Games Store, despite winning a court case against Apple.

👉 Epic Games' Fortnite has been blocked by Apple from the US App Store and EU's iOS version of the Epic Games Store 👉 Epic won a court case against Apple, but Apple may not be legally obligated to reinstate the game 👉 The blockage comes after Epic submitted a new version of Fortnite that included payment systems for Apple along with external payment via Epic's own store

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APPLE BLOCKS FORTNITE'S RETURN TO IOS APP STORE, EPIC CLAIMS

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✍️ Epic Games' attempt to bring Fortnite back to iOS devices has been blocked by Apple, leaving the game unavailable worldwide.

👉 Epic Games' attempt to bring Fortnite back to iOS devices has been blocked by Apple 👉 Fortnite has been unavailable on iPhones and iPads worldwide since the block 👉 The game was submitted for review on May 9 and was forced to be pulled and resubmitted 👉 Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has been vocal about his frustration with the situation 👉 The review process typically moves much faster

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TIM SWEENEY IS MOCKING APPLE FOR LETTING FORTNITE FAKES INTO THE APP STORE

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✍️ Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is putting pressure on Apple to approve Fortnite for the US iOS App Store, highlighting examples of Fortnite lookalikes that are currently available.

👉 Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is putting pressure on Apple to approve Fortnite for the US iOS App Store 👉 Sweeney highlighted examples of Fortnite lookalikes that are currently available on the App Store 👉 Apple has a history of allowing unofficial fakes of popular games to slip onto the store 👉 Epic Games needs to release a weekly Fortnite update with new content this Friday, and all platforms must update simultaneously

-- #TimSweeney #TimCook #technology

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5/15/2025

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TIM SWEENEY SAYS APPLE HAS ‘NEITHER ACCEPTED NOR REJECTED’ SECOND FORTNITE SUBMISSION TO THE APP STORE

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✍️ Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney claims Apple is keeping Fortnite's return to the App Store in limbo, with no response to the latest submission for review.

👉 Epic Games submitted Fortnite for review on May 9th 👉 No response from Apple after 5 days 👉 Original submission withdrawn and a new version filed 👉 Friday update at risk due to Apple's silence 👉 Apple's guidelines state 90% of app submissions are reviewed within 24 hours

-- #TimSweeney #TimCook #YvonneGonzalezRogers #technology

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5/15/2025

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EPIC RESUBMITS FORTNITE TO U.S. APP STORE AFTER NOT HEARING FROM APPLE FOR 120+ HOURS

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✍️ Epic Games has resubmitted Fortnite to the U.S. App Store after the initial review request was pulled, but Apple has yet to respond.

👉 Epic Games submitted Fortnite to the U.S. App Store on Friday 👉 The initial review request was pulled and a new version with an update was resubmitted 👉 Apple banned Epic Games' developer account in 2020 for violating App Store rules 👉 Epic Games is trying to bring Fortnite back to the App Store due to a recent injunction 👉 Apple is appealing the ruling, but is currently required to follow the injunction

-- #TimSweeney #Shiina #U.S. #EuropeanUnion #technology

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5/14/2025

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NVIDIA’S FLATTERY OF TRUMP WINS REVERSAL OF AI CHIP LIMITS AND A HUAWEI CLAMPDOWN

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✍️ The US has lifted export limits on US-made AI chips, allowing Nvidia to continue dominating the market, after CEO Jensen Huang joined President Trump in Saudi Arabia to solicit AI investments for US companies.

👉 The US has lifted export limits on US-made AI chips 👉 Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang joined President Trump in Saudi Arabia to solicit AI investments for US companies 👉 The US Department of Commerce has rescinded the Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Rule 👉 The rule aimed to restrict the export of US-made AI chips to international markets

-- #JensenHuang #DonaldTrump #ElonMusk #LisaSu #SamAltman #TimSweeney #JoeBiden #MohammedbinSalman #SaudiArabia #Riyadh #technology

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5/14/2025

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CEO OF EPIC GAMES WANTS ‘FORTNITE’ SKINS TO WORK WITH ‘ROBLOX’ IN THE FUTURE

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✍️ Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney wants to allow Fortnite players to carry over their skins to other games, such as Roblox or Call of Duty, in the future.

👉 Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney wants to allow Fortnite players to carry over their skins to other games 👉 Sweeney believes that cosmetic items, such as skins, could be shared across platforms 👉 Unified player names across platforms would make it easier for players to manage their accounts

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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5/12/2025

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LIBERTY MUTUAL Q1 PROFIT TUMBLES 33.2%

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✍️ Liberty Mutual Holding Company reported a 33.2% decrease in net income for the first quarter of 2025, with revenues remaining flat.

👉 Net income decreased by 33.2% to $1.02 billion 👉 Revenues remained flat at $12.48 billion 👉 Total combined ratio stood at 96.6% 👉 Net written premiums decreased by 1.8% 👉 US Retail Markets division contributed $6.06 billion to net written premiums, a 7.4% decrease 👉 Global Risk Solutions division saw a 7.5% increase to $4.7 billion

-- #TimSweeney #Boston #Thailand #Vietnam #Colombia #business

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5/12/2025

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APPLE'S BRUTAL YEAR KEEPS GETTING WORSE

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✍️ Apple is facing challenges on three critical fronts, including a legal defeat, tariff costs, and delays in its AI strategy, which could impact its App Store business model and premium brand position.

👉 Apple was found in contempt of court for violating a 2021 injunction in the Epic Games case 👉 The company is facing mounting tariff costs, which could add $900 million to its costs in the current quarter 👉 Apple's AI strategy is being delayed, including the postponement of Siri enhancements 👉 The company's competitors, such as Google and Microsoft, are advancing their artificial intelligence offerings

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #AlexRoman #TimCook #DonaldTrump #JohnGruber #TimSweeney #China #India #Vietnam #Sweden #technology

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5/12/2025

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EPIC HAS SUBMITTED FORTNITE TO THE US APP STORE

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✍️ Epic Games has submitted Fortnite to the US Apple App Store after a judge ruled that Apple must stop collecting fees for purchases made outside of the App Store.

👉 Epic Games has submitted Fortnite to the US Apple App Store 👉 The game will be available on iOS devices for the first time in nearly five years 👉 Epic will not charge a commission of any kind to publishers for the first $1,000,000 in revenue from an app per year 👉 Epic announced the formation of standalone webshops to offer an alternative to in-app purchases 👉 Epic CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the company would return the game to the App Store worldwide if Apple extends the court's ruling globally

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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5/9/2025

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EPIC GAMES SUBMITS FORTNITE TO U.S. APP STORE

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✍️ Epic Games has submitted Fortnite to the US App Store, marking the first time the game has been available in the US since 2020, following a ban due to in-app purchases.

👉 Epic Games has submitted Fortnite to the US App Store using a Swedish developer account 👉 The move comes after Apple was ordered to allow developers to direct customers to purchase options outside of the App Store 👉 Apple has been ordered to allow all developers to do so, including Epic Games 👉 Apple has filed an emergency motion to pause the ruling, arguing it will harm its business operations

-- #TimSweeney #UnitedStates #Sweden #EuropeanUnion #technology

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5/9/2025

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EPIC GAMES SAYS IT HAS SUBMITTED FORTNITE TO THE U.S. APP STORE FOR REVIEW

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✍️ Epic Games has submitted Fortnite to the US App Store for review, but the game's return is still uncertain.

👉 Epic Games has submitted Fortnite to the US App Store for review 👉 Fortnite has been absent from the App Store since 2020 👉 Federal judge ruled in Epic's favor, allowing developers to link to external payment methods 👉 Epic is using its EU developer account to reintroduce Fortnite to the App Store 👉 Submission process has not yet finished

-- #TimSweeney #Zac #US #EU #technology

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5/9/2025

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NO FORTNITE ON U.S. APP STORE TODAY, BUT EPIC STILL TARGETING RELEASE THIS WEEK

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✍️ Fortnite's return to the US App Store is delayed, with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney stating it won't be before Friday.

👉 Fortnite has been absent from the US App Store since 2020 👉 Epic Games is using its EU developer account to reintroduce the game 👉 The submission process has been delayed, with no release date confirmed 👉 The game won't be available before Friday

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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5/8/2025

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APPLE SAYS EPIC GAMES CONTEMPT RULING COULD COST 'SUBSTANTIAL SUMS'

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✍️ Apple is asking a court to pause a recent decision in its case against Epic Games, allowing it to charge a commission on in-app transactions that link out for payment.

👉 Apple is seeking a stay on a court order that requires it to stop imposing commissions on purchases made through web links inside its apps 👉 The company claims that the changes will cost it 'substantial sums' 👉 Apple is appealing the contempt ruling, which found that the company had misled the court 👉 Developers including Amazon and Spotify have been able to update their apps to avoid Apple's commissions and direct customers to their own website for payment

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #TimSweeney #TimCook #Oakland #WalnutCreek #technology

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5/8/2025

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FIGHTING APPLE COST EPIC GAMES MORE THAN $1B; CEO SAYS IT WAS WORTH IT

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✍️ Epic Games' five-year legal battle against Apple has cost the company over $100M in legal fees alone, with the total cost exceeding $1B.

👉 Epic Games' legal battle against Apple has cost over $100M in legal fees alone 👉 The total cost of the legal battle exceeds $1B 👉 Epic Games was banned from the App Store after introducing its own in-app payment system 👉 The court ruling requires Apple to allow developers to make in-app sales through their own channels without taking a cut 👉 Apple plans to appeal the decision

-- #TimSweeney #JohnGruber #YvonneGonzalezRogers #technology

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5/7/2025

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EPIC GAMES HAS PAID OVER $100 MILLION IN LEGAL FEES TO FIGHT APPLE'S APP STORE RULES

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✍️ Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney reveals that the company has spent over $100 million challenging Apple's App Store rules, with potential lost revenue adding to the total cost.

👉 Epic Games has spent over $100 million on legal bills in its battle against Apple's App Store rules 👉 Potential lost revenue adds to the total cost, with estimates suggesting it could be over a billion dollars 👉 Epic Games scored a win as Apple was forced to drop its anti-steering App Store policies 👉 Apple is appealing the decision, but Epic Games plans to bring Fortnite back to the iOS App Store 👉 Epic Games will launch its own digital storefronts, allowing developers to launch their own digital shops

-- #TimSweeney #Sweden #technology

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5/6/2025

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NO FORTNITE ON U.S. APP STORE YET, BUT EPIC STILL TARGETING RELEASE THIS WEEK

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✍️ Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney updates on Fortnite's potential return to the US App Store, stating it won't be before Thursday or Friday.

👉 Fortnite has been absent from the US App Store since 2020 👉 Epic Games added a direct payment option for V-Bucks, violating Apple's rules 👉 The move sparked an antitrust battle between the two companies 👉 A federal judge recently ruled in favor of Epic, allowing developers to link to external payment methods 👉 Epic is now using its EU developer account to reintroduce Fortnite to the App Store

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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5/6/2025

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APPLE BANNED EPIC GAMES' DEVELOPER ACCOUNT, SO HOW IS FORTNITE COMING BACK TO THE U.S. APP STORE?

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✍️ Epic Games plans to bring Fortnite back to the App Store in the US using its Epic Games Sweden account, after its US developer account was banned almost five years ago.

👉 Epic Games plans to bring Fortnite back to the App Store in the US using its Epic Games Sweden account 👉 Apple banned Epic Games' US developer account almost five years ago due to 'untrustworthy behavior' 👉 Epic Games created a new account in Sweden to launch the Epic Games Store in the European Union 👉 Epic Games offered a 'peace proposal' to Apple, claiming that if Apple extends its 'Apple-tax-free' framework worldwide, Epic would return Fortnite to the App Store and drop current and future litigation

-- #TimSweeney #Sweden #EuropeanUnion #UnitedStates #technology

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5/5/2025

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FORTNITE IS RELAUNCHING ON IPHONE SOON, AND NOW WE KNOW HOW IT’S HAPPENING

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✍️ Epic Games has found a solution to relaunch Fortnite on the iPhone in the US after a judge ordered Apple to allow third-party payment links at zero commission.

👉 Epic Games will use its Epic Games Sweden account to relaunch Fortnite on the iPhone in the US 👉 The account was created last year to launch the Epic Games Store and Fortnite in the European Union 👉 The company has not yet submitted Fortnite for approval by App Review, but it's expected to do so in the coming days

-- #TimSweeney #US #EuropeanUnion #technology

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5/5/2025

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EPIC WILL USE AN EU ACCOUNT TO BRING FORTNITE BACK TO THE US APP STORE

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✍️ Epic Games plans to use its Sweden developer account to submit Fortnite to Apple's US iOS App Store after a major ruling blocked Apple from collecting fees on purchases outside of apps.

👉 Epic Games will use its Sweden developer account to submit Fortnite to the US App Store 👉 Apple terminated Epic's App Store developer account in 2020 due to an in-app payment system 👉 Epic created the Sweden account last year to launch the Epic Games Store and Fortnite in the European Union

-- #TimSweeney #Sweden #EuropeanUnion #US #technology

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5/5/2025

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THE COURT RULED THAT THE COMPANY INTENTIONALLY VIOLATED THE LAW AND LOST A PAINFUL DEFEAT TO APPLE.

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✍️ A US federal court has ordered Apple to allow developers to offer alternative payment options to users, following a lawsuit filed by Epic Games.

👉 Apple has been ordered to allow developers to offer alternative payment options to users 👉 The court's decision is a significant blow to Apple's business model 👉 The ruling requires Apple to allow developers to offer links to external payment systems 👉 The decision prohibits Apple from charging commissions on transactions made through these systems

-- #TimCook #EveGonzalezRogers #TimSweeney #UnitedStates #Apple #technology

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5/4/2025

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TOP STORIES: EPIC GAMES VICTORY OVER APPLE, IPHONE 17 RUMORS, AND MORE

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✍️ Epic Games wins a major victory against Apple, forcing the company to make changes to its App Store policies, while new rumors emerge about the iPhone 17 lineup and Apple Watch series.

👉 Epic Games wins major victory against Apple in court battle 👉 Apple ordered to comply with anti-steering injunctions 👉 Apple must cease charging commissions or fees on purchases made outside of apps 👉 Apple may not restrict developers' abilities to promote alternatives to users 👉 Fortnite to return to U.S. App Store next week 👉 New rumors suggest all iPhone 17 models may feature 12GB of RAM 👉 Google CEO hints at possibility of iOS 19 featuring built-in Gemini integration

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APPLE VIOLATED APP PAYMENTS INJUNCTION, JUDGE RULES

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✍️ A federal judge has ruled that Apple willfully violated an injunction limiting its fees on app purchases made outside of its ecosystem, and has ordered the company to comply with the injunction.

👉 Apple has been found to have willfully violated an injunction limiting its fees on app purchases made outside of its ecosystem 👉 The judge has ordered Apple to comply with the injunction 👉 Apple has been accused of maintaining an anticompetitive revenue stream 👉 An Apple finance executive has been referred to the US Attorney to determine whether a criminal contempt prosecution is warranted

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #TimCook #TimSweeney #LinaKhan #AlexRoman #Oakland #NorthernDistrictofCalifornia #NorthCarolina #technology

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APPLE SOFTENS CRYPTO APP RULES, 'HUGELY BULLISH' FOR INDUSTRY

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✍️ A US district judge has ruled that Apple violated an injunction in its antitrust legal battle against Epic Games, allowing developers to direct users to payments outside of Apple's ecosystem without restrictions or fees.

👉 Apple is no longer allowed to impose fees on off-app purchases 👉 Developers can now direct users to payments outside of Apple's ecosystem 👉 Apple cannot control how developers design or place links to external purchases 👉 Apple cannot exclude certain categories of apps and developers from obtaining link access

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #ArielMichaeli #Xero #AlexMasmej #TimSweeney #ElenaKagan #technology

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US JUDGE FINDS APPLE IN VIOLATION OF APP STORE REFORM ORDER

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✍️ A federal judge in California has ruled that Apple has breached a court order aimed at promoting competition in its App Store, leading to a referral to federal prosecutors for potential criminal contempt.

👉 Apple has been found in breach of a court order aimed at promoting competition in its App Store 👉 The judge has referred Apple to federal prosecutors for potential criminal contempt 👉 Apple has been ordered to refrain from imposing its new commission on off-app purchases 👉 Epic Games plans to bring Fortnite back to the Apple App Store next week

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #AlexRoman #TimSweeney #California #technology

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HOW A JUDGE'S SCATHING REBUKE TO APPLE COULD CHANGE THE APP STORE

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✍️ A federal judge ruled that Apple violated a court order to stop charging commission fees for purchases made outside of its own marketplace, potentially leading to lower costs for developers and consumers.

👉 Apple was accused of violating a court order to stop charging commission fees for purchases made outside of its own marketplace 👉 Epic Games, the maker of 'Fortnite', alleged that Apple engaged in anticompetitive behavior 👉 The judge referred the case to prosecutors for a possible criminal probe 👉 Apple was ordered to pay the full cost of Epic's attorney's fees 👉 The ruling could lead to lower costs for developers and consumers 👉 Apple may appeal the ruling

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #TimCook #TimSweeney #RobEnderle #CarlTobias #AndyYen #Cupertino,Calif. #China #UnitedStates #technology

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APPLE’S COURT LOSS TO EPIC GAMES IS A STUNNING TURNAROUND | THE DEANBEAT

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✍️ Epic Games has won its antitrust case against Apple, which could bring competition and financial gains for mobile game companies on iOS.

👉 Epic Games has won its antitrust case against Apple 👉 The case was fought over Apple's strict app store policies 👉 The victory could bring competition and financial gains for mobile game companies on iOS

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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APPLE UPDATES ITS APP STORE GUIDELINES TO ALLOW EXTERNAL PAYMENT OPTIONS

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✍️ Apple has updated its App Store guidelines to comply with a California court order, allowing developers to direct users to external payment systems and bypassing Apple's 30% commission.

👉 Apple has updated its App Store guidelines to comply with a California court order 👉 Developers can now direct users to external payment systems and bypass Apple's 30% commission 👉 The update allows developers to add buttons, external links, or other calls to action that direct customers to purchasing mechanisms other than in-app purchase 👉 The change applies only to apps on the US storefront

-- #TimSweeney #California #technology

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APPLE UPDATES U.S. APP REVIEW GUIDELINES FOLLOWING EPIC GAMES RULING

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✍️ Apple updates App Review Guidelines to comply with court ruling in dispute with Epic Games over in-app purchasing system.

👉 Apple updated App Review Guidelines to comply with court ruling 👉 Changes allow developers to inform users about alternatives to in-app purchasing 👉 Changes limited to the United States 👉 Major app developers moving to make it easier for users to purchase or subscribe outside of App Store

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #TimSweeney #UnitedStates #technology

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FEDERAL JUDGE BLASTS APPLE FOR 'WILLFULLY' VIOLATING ANTITRUST ORDER, REFERS CASE TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTORS

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✍️ A federal judge has ruled that Apple willfully violated an antitrust injunction, ordering the company to stop collecting fees on payments made outside the App Store.

👉 Apple has been ordered to stop collecting fees on payments made outside the App Store 👉 The company has been accused of willfully violating an antitrust injunction 👉 Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has referred the matter to federal prosecutors for a criminal contempt investigation 👉 Apple's CEO Tim Cook has been criticized for ignoring advice to comply with the injunction

-- #TimCook #YvonneGonzalezRogers #TimSweeney #PhilSchiller #LucasNolan #technology

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EPIC GAMES TAKES AIM AT APPLE AND STEAM WITH ZERO-COMMISSION POLICY FOR DEVELOPERS

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✍️ Epic Games announces changes to its store, waiving commission fees for the first $1,000,000 in revenue, and introducing webshops to avoid Apple's App Store fees.

👉 Epic Games will not charge commission fees for the first $1,000,000 in revenue from an app per year 👉 Commission fees will be 12 percent after the first $1,000,000 in revenue 👉 Epic is introducing webshops for out-of-app purchases, avoiding Apple's App Store fees 👉 Webshops will be available next month on any platform that allows it

-- #TimSweeney #GeoffKeighley #EU #US #technology

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EPIC IS OFFERING DEVELOPERS AN ALTERNATIVE TO APPLE’S IN-APP PURCHASES

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✍️ Epic Games is making changes to its store to provide an alternative to Apple's in-app purchases, allowing developers to keep all revenue on sales up to $1 million per year.

👉 Developers will pay a zero percent revenue share on sales up to $1 million per year 👉 Epic will launch a new feature allowing developers to launch webshops for out-of-app purchases 👉 Player spending will accrue 5 percent Epic Rewards on all purchases 👉 Epic plans to bring Fortnite back to the US iOS App Store next week

-- #TimSweeney #US #technology

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COURT ORDERS APPLE TO STOP COLLECTING FEES FOR PURCHASES MADE OUTSIDE THE APP STORE

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✍️ Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that Apple violated her previous ruling on the Epic Games lawsuit, ordering Apple to stop collecting commissions on external purchases and to stop showing 'scare screens' discouraging users from using third-party payment systems.

👉 Apple has been ordered to stop collecting commissions on external purchases 👉 Apple has been ordered to stop showing 'scare screens' discouraging users from using third-party payment systems 👉 Apple has been ordered to allow developers to direct users to other payment systems 👉 Epic Games has announced that it will bring back Fortnite for iOS in the US next week and return it to the App Store worldwide if Apple applies a commission-free, tax-free payment framework everywhere

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #TimCook #LucaMaestri #PhilSchiller #AlexRoman #TimSweeney #technology

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APPLE EXECUTIVE ‘OUTRIGHT LIED UNDER OATH’, COURT FINDS

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✍️ Apple has been referred to federal prosecutors after a judge ruled one of its executives lied under oath during a dispute with the developer of video game Fortnite.

👉 Apple has been referred to federal prosecutors after a judge ruled one of its executives lied under oath 👉 Apple violated a court order by not allowing greater competition for app downloads and payment methods on its App Store 👉 The judge ordered Apple to make changes to its store operations, including allowing links to outside payment services

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #AlexRoman #TimSweeney #Oakland #technology

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APPLE REFERRED FOR POSSIBLE CRIMINAL CONTEMPT INVESTIGATION

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✍️ A US district judge has found Apple wilfully violated an injunction in a case brought by Epic Games, and a top Apple executive 'outright lied' under oath.

👉 Apple was found to have wilfully violated an injunction 👉 A top Apple executive was found to have 'outright lied' under oath 👉 The judge referred the matter to the US Attorney for Northern District of California 👉 Apple plans to appeal the decision

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #TimCook #PhillipSchiller #LucaMaestri #AlexRoman #TimSweeney #UnitedStates #NorthernDistrictofCalifornia #technology

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APPLE ADDRESSES APP STORE RULING AS FORTNITE EYES RETURN

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✍️ Apple plans to appeal a court decision in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games over App Store policies, but will comply with the court's order in the meantime.

👉 Apple plans to appeal the court's decision 👉 Apple will comply with the court's order in the meantime 👉 The development could complicate Epic's plan to bring Fortnite back to the U.S. App Store 👉 Apple's decision to appeal may impact its decision to apply the U.S. court-ordered model globally

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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APPLE MUST HALT NON-APP STORE SALES COMMISSIONS, JUDGE SAYS

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✍️ A federal judge has ordered Apple to open up its App Store to third-party payment options and stop charging commissions on purchases outside its marketplace, citing anticompetitive conduct.

👉 Apple is required to open up its App Store to third-party payment options 👉 Apple must stop charging commissions on purchases outside its marketplace 👉 The judge found that Apple engaged in anticompetitive conduct and willfully violated her 2021 injunction 👉 The ruling could put a dent in Apple's revenue 👉 The case has been referred to federal prosecutors for a possible criminal probe

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #TimSweeney #AlexRoman #technology

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APPLE V. EPIC: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT TO THE APP STORE AND FORTNITE?

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✍️ Apple has lost its legal battle with Epic Games over App Store commissions, and Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has announced that Fortnite will return to the US App Store next week.

👉 Apple has lost its legal battle with Epic Games over App Store commissions 👉 Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has announced that Fortnite will return to the US App Store next week 👉 Apple has three options: appeal, negotiate, or comply with the court's order 👉 An appeal is likely, but Apple may also choose to renegotiate App Store rules or comply with the court's order

-- #TimSweeney #US #technology

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APPLE MUST HALT NON-APP STORE SALES COMMISSIONS, JUDGE SAYS

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✍️ A US federal judge has ruled that Apple violated a court order to open up the App Store to third-party payment options and must stop charging commissions on purchases outside its software marketplace.

👉 Apple violated a court order to open up the App Store to third-party payment options 👉 Apple must stop charging commissions on purchases outside its software marketplace 👉 The judge referred the case to federal prosecutors for a possible criminal probe 👉 The ruling could put a significant dent in Apple's revenue from the App Store 👉 Apple is also facing a separate antitrust case over its default search engine for Safari browser

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #TimSweeney #AlexRoman #SanFrancisco #Oakland #technology

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APPLE MAY FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY LYING TO A FEDERAL JUDGE

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✍️ A federal judge has found Apple in contempt of court for not complying with an order to loosen its app store restrictions, and has referred the matter to the US attorney's office.

👉 Apple has been found in contempt of court for not complying with an order to loosen its app store restrictions 👉 Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has referred the matter to the US attorney's office to investigate whether criminal contempt proceedings are appropriate 👉 Apple had previously lowered its commission to 27% on purchases made elsewhere, but introduced other changes to dissuade users from making purchases outside its ecosystem 👉 The judge has accused Apple executives of lying under oath

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #AlexRoman #PhillipSchiller #TimCook #LucaMaestri #TimSweeney #technology

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EPIC GAMES OFFERS APPLE 'PEACE PROPOSAL' TO RETURN FORTNITE TO THE APP STORE WORLDWIDE

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✍️ Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announces that Fortnite will return to the U.S. App Store next week, pending a 'peace proposal' that requires Apple to extend its court-ordered changes worldwide.

👉 Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announces Fortnite's return to the U.S. App Store next week 👉 Apple was found to be violating a 2021 anti-steering injunction 👉 Judge orders Apple to drop all anti-steering policies 👉 Apple cannot control link placement, language, and style for communicating non-in-app purchase options 👉 Apple cannot charge fees or collect commission for purchases made outside of an app

-- #TimSweeney #technology

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FORTNITE IS COMING BACK TO IOS IN THE US

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✍️ Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announces that Fortnite will return to iOS in the US next week after a court order blocked Apple from taking a commission on purchases made outside the App Store.

👉 Fortnite will return to iOS in the US next week 👉 The return comes after a court order blocked Apple from taking a commission on purchases made outside the App Store 👉 Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has offered a 'peace proposal' to Apple 👉 The proposal suggests that if Apple extends the court's framework worldwide, Epic will return Fortnite to the App Store worldwide and drop all litigation

-- #TimSweeney #US #EU #technology

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FORTNITE WILL RETURN TO THE APP STORE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD IN EVERY COUNTRY — ON ONE CONDITION

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✍️ Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney announces that Fortnite will return to the iOS App Store in the US next week, pending a change in Apple's App Store policies.

👉 Fortnite will return to the iOS App Store in the US next week 👉 Epic Games is prepared to end all legal battles with Apple 👉 Proposed change would allow Fortnite players to purchase V-bucks directly from Epic's website 👉 Apple would take no commission on online transactions

-- #TimSweeney #US #technology

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4/30/2025

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EPIC GAMES CLAIMS VICTORY AS APPLE SANCTIONED FOR DEFYING COURT ORDER OVER APP STORE RULES

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✍️ Apple has been found in willful violation of a 2021 injunction by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, which aimed to stop the company's anticompetitive App Store practices.

👉 Apple found in willful violation of a 2021 injunction 👉 Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers referred the matter to the U.S. Attorney's Office for possible criminal contempt proceedings 👉 Apple's VP of Finance, Alex Roman, was found to have lied under oath 👉 Internal documents revealed a coordinated effort to preserve billions in App Store revenue under the guise of compliance

-- #YvonneGonzalezRogers #AlexRoman #PhilSchiller #TimCook #LucaMaestri #TimSweeney #ZacHall #technology

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4/30/2025

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META, APPLE FINED 700 MILLION EUROS FOR VIOLATING EU ANTITRUST RULES

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✍️ European Union regulators imposed fines on Apple and Meta totaling 700 million euros for violating new antitrust rules, the first sanctions under landmark legislation aimed at curbing Big Tech's power.

👉 European Union regulators imposed fines on Apple and Meta totaling 700 million euros for violating new antitrust rules. 👉 The fines mark the first sanctions under landmark legislation aimed at curbing Big Tech's power. 👉 Apple and Meta failed to comply with the new rules, which aim to promote competition and fair market practices in the digital sector. 👉 The move is seen as a significant step in the EU's efforts to regulate the tech industry and ensure that large tech companies do not abuse their market power.

-- #TimSweeney #AndreasAudretsch #DanielFriedlaender #JoeJones #AugustinReyna #RasmusAndresen #London #Brussels #Stockholm #Berlin #technology

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4/23/2025

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THE 2025 FORBES LIST REVEALS THE CONNECTION OF THESE MULTI-MILLIONAIRES WITH NORTH CAROLINA

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✍️ Forbes publishes its annual list of billionaires, with a record number of individuals and a total wealth of $16.1 billion. The list includes 21 individuals connected to North Carolina, with James Goodnight being the richest resident in the state for the third year in a row.

👉 Record number of billionaires on the list 👉 Total wealth of $16.1 billion 👉 21 individuals connected to North Carolina 👉 James Goodnight is the richest resident in the state for the third year in a row 👉 Several individuals attended universities or founded companies in North Carolina

-- #JamesGoodnight #TimSweeney #JohnSall #RoyCarrollII #DennisGillings #OliviaHolding #CarsonBrice #ClaireBristow #FrankHolding #RicElias #MelindaFrenchGates #DavidTepper #MarijkeMars #PhamNhatVuong #DavidRubenstein #JBPritzker #MichaelJordan #TimCook #BruceKarsh #TorPeterson #JerrySeinfeld #ElonMusk #CarolinadelNorte #EstadosUnidos #China #India #Duke #UNC-ChapelHill #business

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4/14/2025

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EPIC GAMES CEO CALLS APPLE AND GOOGLE ‘GANGSTER-STYLE’ BUSINESSES IN NEED OF COMPETITION

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✍️ Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Apple and Google for their business practices, calling them 'gangster-style' and illegal.

👉 Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Apple and Google 👉 Called their business practices 'gangster-style' and illegal 👉 Emphasized how these practices affected his own business

-- #TimSweeney #YCombinator #technology

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4/2/2025

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THE MORNING AFTER: APPLE’S INVITE APP AND ITS LESS WELCOME THIRD-PARTY PORN APPS

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✍️ Apple launches a new iPhone app for organizing events, but a third-party app store offers a porn app in the European Union, sparking controversy.

👉 Apple launches new iPhone app for organizing events 👉 Third-party app store offers porn app in European Union 👉 Apple expresses concerns about safety risks posed by porn app 👉 App is the first of its kind to be available natively on the iPhone

-- #TimSweeney #GarryKasparov #EuropeanUnion #technology

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2/7/2025

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APPLE RAISES CONCERN OVER FIRST PORN APP ON IPHONE UNDER EU RULES

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✍️ Apple criticizes a new pornography app available on iPhones in the European Union, citing safety risks and undermining consumer trust.

👉 Apple criticizes a new pornography app called Hot Tub available on iPhones in the European Union. 👉 The app is distributed through AltStore, an alternative app store backed by Epic Games. 👉 Apple has controlled what apps can be downloaded on iPhones since 2008. 👉 The EU's Digital Markets Act requires Apple to allow alternative app stores.

-- #StephenNellis #SteveJobs #TimSweeney #EuropeanUnion #SanFrancisco #technology

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