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Title: Apple says Epic Games wanted a 'special deal' for Fortnite in new filing Post by: HCK on August 23, 2020, 04:05:18 pm Apple says Epic Games wanted a 'special deal' for Fortnite in new filing
Apple is looking to punch holes in Epic Games' intentions. What you need to know Apple has formally responded to Epic's request for a restraining order. The order asks for Fortnite to remain on the App Store while the lawsuit is ongoing. Apple says that Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney asked for a "special deal" for Fortnite. Apple has responded to Epic Games' lawsuit against its App Store policies. Reported by CNBC, the company has told the court that Epic Games violated its App Store rules and should not be allowed back in the store while the legal battle between the two companies continues. According to the filing, Apple says that Epic Games and its CEO Tim Sweeney had looked for specialized treatment in the store, something that would put a hole in Epic's argument that the company is fighting for equality for all developers on the platform. Phil Schiller, who runs the App Store for Apple, says that Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney sent him a letter directly asking for such a deal. ... Source: Apple says Epic Games wanted a 'special deal' for Fortnite in new filing (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/SDrNCdfVOVA/apple-says-epic-games-wanted-special-deal-fortnite-new-filing) |