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UK Competitions and Market Authority is shutting down its Apple investigation
The organisation says it was closing it down "on the grounds of administrative priority"
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Apple updates fees and link options in EU following DMA breach investigation
iOS firm will now allow developers to include external payment link, subject to two additional fees
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Mobile developers describe working with Apple Arcade as a "very difficult and long process"
Developers note issues with poor tech support, response times, and discoverability
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Why there's no market for AAA mobile games | GI Microcast
Latest episode available to download now, also discusses FTC vs Xbox Game Pass
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Microsoft relinquishes non-voting observer seat on OpenAI board
The withdrawal distances the company from antitrust concerns and regulatory scrutiny around AI
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Apple approves Epic Games Store for iOS after rejecting it twice
This follows Epic sharing concerns of DMA violation with the European Commission
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European Commission finds Apple has breached DMA
It has also launched a non-compliance investigation in response to Apple's business terms
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Report: Apple facing $1bn daily fines over alleged DMA breaches
Firm says it's "confident" its policies comply with the European Commission's legislation
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Apple expands games line-up with new dev tool
Over a dozen games to receive official Mac ports, including Assassin's Creed Shadows at launch
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Aptoide becomes first non-Apple iOS store
App store has launched with six games, including Word Jungle and Condor – A Leap of Faith
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Apple shelves GBA emulator from App Store
The tech giant also says that applications are allowed to load ROMs for retro consoles only
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Apple denies violating court order over alternative payments
Claims Epic wants court to "micromanage Apple’s business operations in a way that would increase Epic’s profitability"
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Apple allows retro game emulators on App Store
Games can be downloaded from emulators so long as software "complies with guidelines and applicable laws"
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EU Commission investigates Google, Meta, and Apple for possible Digital Markets Act violations
If a firm is found to have multiple infringements, it can be charged up to 20% of its total global turnover
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US suing Apple for blocking cloud gaming, other antitrust practices
The Department of Justice has criticised Apple for preventing devs from offering cloud gaming services as native apps
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Microsoft, Meta, X and Match back Epic, say Apple ignores court ruling
Four tech firms join the call to have iPhone maker fully comply with judge's rule on anti-steering practicies
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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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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