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The Epic Games v. Apple trial kicks off with kids screaming ‘free Fortnite’The Epic Games v. Apple trial kicks off with kids screaming ‘free Fortnite’
Why Epic is burning its own cash to cook Apple

Follow the money, baby

Elizabeth Lopatto
Epic-backed expert says Apple’s app store profit is as high as 78 percentEpic-backed expert says Apple’s app store profit is as high as 78 percent
Microsoft’s app store changes crank up the Apple pressureMicrosoft’s app store changes crank up the Apple pressure
Next week’s Fortnite trial could upend Apple’s App Store model — even if Epic loses

Epic will put Apple’s business under a microscope

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Microsoft shakes up PC gaming by reducing Windows store cut to just 12 percentMicrosoft shakes up PC gaming by reducing Windows store cut to just 12 percent
Here’s who Apple and Epic are calling to testify in next week’s trialHere’s who Apple and Epic are calling to testify in next week’s trial
Fortnite’s cash cow is PlayStation, not iOS, court documents revealFortnite’s cash cow is PlayStation, not iOS, court documents reveal
Fortnite isn’t on Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service because Epic won’t allow itFortnite isn’t on Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service because Epic won’t allow it
Eddy Cue wanted to bring iMessage to Android in 2013Eddy Cue wanted to bring iMessage to Android in 2013
Epic Games Store expands to carry Windows apps like Brave and DiscordEpic Games Store expands to carry Windows apps like Brave and Discord
Three reasons why Epic Games can give away $17.5 billion worth of games for freeThree reasons why Epic Games can give away $17.5 billion worth of games for free
Epic antitrust case versus Apple in Australia gets three-month stayEpic antitrust case versus Apple in Australia gets three-month stay
Apple says iMessage on Android ‘will hurt us more than help us’Apple says iMessage on Android ‘will hurt us more than help us’
Apple’s 20-year head of developer relations retires ahead of Epic App Store trialApple’s 20-year head of developer relations retires ahead of Epic App Store trial
Apple and Epic’s top execs plan to testify live and in person this May in the Fortnite app store trialApple and Epic’s top execs plan to testify live and in person this May in the Fortnite app store trial
Epic expands app store fight even further with new legal claim against Google in AustraliaEpic expands app store fight even further with new legal claim against Google in Australia
Apple lawyers are fighting for Steam sales data on hundreds of gamesApple lawyers are fighting for Steam sales data on hundreds of games
Epic Games brings Apple fight to the EU with new antitrust complaintEpic Games brings Apple fight to the EU with new antitrust complaint
Apple won’t have to allow App Store alternatives on iOS after North Dakota bill failsApple won’t have to allow App Store alternatives on iOS after North Dakota bill fails
Epic Games Store now offers Spotify, signaling app store ambitions beyond just gamesEpic Games Store now offers Spotify, signaling app store ambitions beyond just games
Apple’s biggest App Store critics are not impressed with its new fee cut for small developersApple’s biggest App Store critics are not impressed with its new fee cut for small developers
PSA: Epic will honor V-Bucks trapped on Apple platformsPSA: Epic will honor V-Bucks trapped on Apple platforms
Epic says Apple ‘has no rights to the fruits of Epic’s labor’ in latest filingEpic says Apple ‘has no rights to the fruits of Epic’s labor’ in latest filing
Epic judge permanently restrains Apple from blocking Unreal Engine, but won’t force FortniteEpic judge permanently restrains Apple from blocking Unreal Engine, but won’t force Fortnite

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