The judge overseeing the Fortnite lawsuit believes that it should be decided by a jury in July 2021 at the earliest. While Fortnite has continued to receive new updates, Epic’s dispute with Apple over the battle royale being removed from the Apple store has arguably been the biggest talking point surrounding it. The two have […]
Google’s Epic response: Android 12 will make it easier to install app stores
Google today announced it will make it easier to install and use third-party app stores with the release of Android 12 next year. (Google releases new versions of Android annually and launched Android 11 earlier this month.) Google also reiterated its existing Payments Policy for in-app purchases of digital goods: Android developers who want to […]
Epic Games Acquires SuperAwesome To Expand Kids’ Online Safety
Epic Games has announced the acquisition of SuperAwesome, an organization that powers digital media ecosystems for younger users through safe online engagement. In combination with similar efforts made by Epic Games, the purchase looks to expand on the current range of online kid-safe services. SuperAwesome is well-known for its Kids Web Services (KWS) platform, which […]
Epic Games acquires kid tech platform SuperAwesome
Epic Games has announced the acquisition of SuperAwesome, a pioneer in the “kid tech” market that provides children with what it says are safe digital experiences and age-appropriate advertising. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move comes a day after Epic announced its $15 million investment in Manticore, which has created a […]
The DeanBeat: Apple v. Epic — a briefing on the antitrust arguments and interesting facts
We’re at a huge moment in tech and antitrust history with the litigation initiated by Fortnite maker Epic Games against Apple and Google. While the Google dispute has taken a backseat in the news, the conflict with Apple has gone hot because of that company’s retaliatory strike and a request for a temporary restraining order […]
Apple Seeks Damages From Epic In Newest Court Filing
In Apple’s September 8 court filing, the tech company is now seeking damages from Epic over breach of contract. “Although Epic portrays itself as a modern corporate Robin Hood, in reality it is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that simply wants to pay nothing for the tremendous value it derives from the App store,” the company […]
Epic Games CEO Promotes PUBG Mobile In Jab At Apple Over Fortnite Ban
Epic Games continues a legal battle with Apple over Fortnite’s removal from the App Store, and CEO Tim Sweeney is having a little fun while the process plays out. The developer did the unthinkable: promoting a rival game, and all to demonstrate the value of Unreal Engine for Apple users. On August 28, Apple seemed […]
With The Epic Fight Ongoing, Apple Blocks Facebook Update Mentioning The App Store's 30% Fee
As Apple and Epic Games begin what is bound to be a lengthy bout in court, the iPhone manufacturer has now moved against Facebook after the social media company tried to inform users of the App Store’s mandatory 30% fee. In the latest version of its app, Facebook is introducing functionality to allow users to […]
Judge denies Epic Games’ request to return Fortnite to the App Store
The saga between Epic Games and Apple seems to only be heating more and more as the days go on. Early this morning, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Fortnite would not be allowed to return to the App Store. She deemed that Apple was within its right to remove the title from […]
Apple fires back at Epic lawsuit, saying Fortnite maker asked for ‘special deal’
Apple has responded, in court, to Epic Games’ lawsuit against the company over Fortnite’s removal from Apple’s App Store. In a filing in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Apple says that “having decided that it would rather enjoy the benefits of the App Store without paying for them, Epic has […]