Epic has been joined by Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match to protest how Apple is handling App Store fees and the California anti-steering order, even as Microsoft bills Xbox developers heavily, and Epic attempts to charge a 12% commission in the EU.
Epic vs Apple continues
Epic vs Apple continues
Apple and Epic went through a long saga of legal battles over Apple’s commission. The result was a resounding victory for Apple in all but one charge, which would require Apple to end its anti-steering policy.
After many failed appeals, Apple was finally forced to comply with the ruling, but how Apple complied hasn’t made developers happy. A new report from The Wall Street Journal says four more companies have joined Epic’s protests — Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group.
Epic and allies are complaining about Apple’s US App Store fees, while they charge about the same
Epic and allies are complaining about Apple’s US App Store fees, while they charge about the same