For the last five years, there has been a tremendous controversy between Apple and Epic Games, which is causing a stir in the Tech world. Everything began when Epic put a new payment system in its superhit game Fortnite, which cheated Apple's 30% commission rule. Apple showed Fortnite the way out of its app store without delay. Just from here, there was a war between the two - a legal battle, public drama, everything! This quarrel is not just a game, but of big questions like control, bringing new things and fairness in the digital world.
Apple says that its app store is absolutely safe and controlled place, where users get top-class apps and reliable payment systems. They believe that 30% commission is justified, as it costs to run the app store, give security and make user experience fantastic. But the Epic Games did not digest this. He says that this attitude of Apple suppresses developers and forces users to pay more money. Epic called Apple's policy as "injustice" and "against competition" and approached the court in 2020.
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The result of the fight in the court was somewhat mixed. In 2021, the US court said that Apple would have to allow developers to use their payment system-this was a little win for Epic. But Apple screwed so much in implementing this decision, such as a lot of rules and new fees for alternative payment links. All these made the return to Fortnite's app store more difficult. Many developers and experts feel that Apple is deliberately trying to keep others down.
Epic also did not lose courage. He searched for new routes to make Fortnite accessible to users, such as launching your Epic Games Store for mobile. The new Digital Markets Act (DMA) of the European Union also brought some relief for Epic, as it forced Apple to allow the third-party app store and separate payment system. Nevertheless, Apple put such a twist in accepting these rules that the epic called it "bullying filled compliance". outcome? Fortnite's return to iPhone and iPad is still hanging in the balance.
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This dispute did not stop even only Apple and Epic; This is affecting the entire tech industry and users. Developers are now questioning the policy of the app store and are looking for new platforms. This can affect the price, availability and new innovation of games and apps for users. If Apple and other big tech companies had to make their policy open and fair, then it can bring a big change in the digital economy.
Finally, this five -year quarrel gives a lesson of power and fair competition in the world of Tech. What will happen to the return of Fortnite's app store is not clear yet. But it is certain that this fight is not just a game, but to renew the relationship between developers, users and tech companies. Let us further see whether Apple and Epic arrive on a deal or this dispute will make new rules for the digital market.