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After multiple rejections, Apple has approved Fortnite maker Epic Games' third-party app marketplace for launch in the EU.

Update, 7/5/24, 5:28 PM ET This post was updated from its original version with the latest development involving Apple’s approval of Epic Games’ marketplace app in the EU.

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[–] Veraxus@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That Apple has any say whatsoever over competing App Stores means they are shirking both the letter and intent of EU law.

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev -1 points 3 months ago

The EU should definitely fine them for even having a say in it. Fine them until they understand.

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[–] istanbullu@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 months ago

Translation: EU beats Apple until Apple allows alternative appstores.

[–] rtxn@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

"Honey, the children are fighting again! Can you bring their pacifiers?"