The EU is looking into why Epic Games got its Apple developer account banned

07 March 2024
The European Commission will investigate why Apple banned Epic's developer account.

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pl2rts, 08 Mar 2024Are these Android Police site people tech geniuses or some ... moreSo….I have to take your word on all things Android….no wait sorry, on all things tech, is that it?

    DaFink, 08 Mar 2024‘Indeed I understand more than those guys’ Of course you... moreAre these Android Police site people tech geniuses or some tech gods or something ?
    I would imagine these are normal people who just do reviews on there experience and know about tech as much any other people who are interested in tech. These people are not even programmers to know inside out of every software. They just do research by the info they find in the internet just like any other can do it.

      Well hope the Apple get so big fines they will do better if they close its bussines for once and for all.
      Had enough of their shady practicies.
      Banning them for good is the only solution.

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        • 08 Mar 2024

        lousy companies have no place forward

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          • 08 Mar 2024

          Degener8, 08 Mar 2024I agree. EU should ban Apple, but at this point, they’re ma... more"EU has no stakes in it because no EU company is subject to their “gatekeeper” rules."

          What are you talking about? The regulations apply to every company operating within EU, including European countries.

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            • 08 Mar 2024

            DaFink, 07 Mar 2024And who has to use iOS, who doesn’t get a choice not to use it?The answer is obvious. People who are hooked on Apple devices already.... Even children whose parents bought them iPhones.

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              • 08 Mar 2024

              JLC, 08 Mar 2024Smartphones are essential devices for everyone. In many cou... moreWell said. It makes a refreshing change that in EU, consumers are considered.

              Quite the opposite of other places.

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                • 08 Mar 2024

                Anonymous, 08 Mar 2024So, Microsoft Windows are monopoly too accordingly to what ... moreIf they are, then they too will get their moment in the spotlight. But I think even the EU will find it tough dealing with more than one massive, powerful, wealthy, overindulged, entitled company at a time.

                  JLC, 08 Mar 2024Indeed I understand more than those guys. If someone writes... more‘Indeed I understand more than those guys’

                  Of course you do, another regular tech genius you are, just like all the rest who blow bubbles on this site 🤦‍♂️

                    JLC, 08 Mar 2024Smartphones are essential devices for everyone. In many cou... moreI agree. EU should ban Apple, but at this point, they’re making money off Apple without lifting a finger so we know they won’t ban them. EU has no stakes in it because no EU company is subject to their “gatekeeper” rules.
                    It’s a free money grab for them. And if there is one thing history has shown us it is that EU has no moral nodes when it comes to gold and glory.

                      ThankGodItsFriday, 07 Mar 2024I mean, Apple doesn't NEED to make money off of every ... moreThey have to maintain the iOS platform, which takes money, resources, talent, & time (it’s not free). If they don’t, the EU will fine them for that.

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                        Anonymous, 07 Mar 2024Android is open-source and therefore will never be a monopo... moreSo, Microsoft Windows are monopoly too accordingly to what you're saying 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

                          A tale involving Apple, the EU, and Fortnite.

                          What a world.

                            JLC, 08 Mar 2024Smartphones are essential devices for everyone. In many cou... more1. Is Epic games existence in Apple app store essential to the wellbeing of the EU as a nation? No.
                            2. Is Apple the only smartphone maker in the world? No. It's not even the majority of marketshare. Android existed for a reason.

                            Want to sideload your gaccha games? Android is available.
                            In short, EU scrutinizing a contract between 2 companies, and siding with the one who was actively breaking the contract, is beyond suspicious.

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                              • 08 Mar 2024

                              potato4k, 08 Mar 2024First, one should question why the EU is meddling into a co... moreSmartphones are essential devices for everyone. In many countries, it is factually required to have a smartphone to be able to do basic things in your life. Apple in particular explicitly says that their devices should replace your IDs and more.
                              Smartphones, especially iPhones cost around 1000 € and more. You don’t buy one every day. And in case of Apple, you often are indirectly forced to stay with them because of related devices you have purchased which won’t work with an Android devices if you switched to them.

                              Given my first two arguments, Apple should not be allowed to discriminate neither software providers nor their users. This is protection of the investment EU citizens and EU companies. If Apple ignored this, they should be banned by EU. That simple is it and I expect this from our legislators and governments.

                              This means it is no longer a question of business between two companies. Apple cannot deny a company up to 50% or more of potential customers. And Apple cannot deny 100% of its customers who have paid lots of money access to a product which would perfectly run on their devices just because Apple wants a cut from the revenue of the actual producer of the product.
                              Epic did not comply with the original Apple terms and could not sell its products to iOS users. But the rules have changed, also thanks to Epic.

                                You gotta love EU these days

                                  First, one should question why the EU is meddling into a contract between two companies that have nothing to do with any public interest. This is not Apple banning a health institution or public sector account. It's for a company making gambling games for kids.

                                  Second, Epic games was the one breaking the agreement in the contract to begin with. Apple didn't do anything different beforehand. The one who should be scrutinized should've been Epic Games, on why they intentionally breaking the agreement.

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                                    DaFink, 07 Mar 2024Of course I don’t, that’s the standard response I get on th... moreIndeed I understand more than those guys. If someone writes this:
                                    "One UI is a personalized launcher that Samsung designed for its Galaxy phones and tablets", as if One UI would only do what Nova Launcher or others do, then you instantly see the lack of basic understanding they have from OS in general and One UI in particular.

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                                      • 08 Mar 2024

                                      AnonF-1006353, 08 Mar 2024For consumers who love to have real choice, the fruit compa... moreSoldered rams weren't enough of a handicap for Apple so they soldered their Macbook's SSD as well. 🤣

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                                        DaFink, 07 Mar 2024Yeah that’s right, leaving Android as the sole mobile os… ... moreFor consumers who love to have real choice, the fruit company and its limited, restricted and soldered-down products are not really a choice anyway.

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