In The Ongoing Legal Battle Between Epic Games Awards: 6 Reasons Why They Don't Work & What You Can Do About It

In the ongoing legal battle between Epic Games, creator of the popular video game Fortnite, and Apple, Epic outlined what they call the "Seven Anti-Competitive Sins" of the tech giant. These claims center around Apple's control over its App Store, accusing them of stifling competition and harming consumers.

The "Seven Anti-Competitive Sins" are:

1. Self-preferencing: Apple allegedly favors its own apps and services over competitors within the App Store.
2. Monopoly pricing: Apple's 30% commission on all in-app purchases is seen as excessive and unfair.
3. No in-app alternative payment methods: Developers are not

1. allowed to offer alternative payment options within their apps, forcing users to pay through Apple's system and incur the 30% commission.
2. Restrictions on app features and functionalities: Apple allegedly restricts certain app features and functionalities that could compete with its own services.
3. Walled garden: The App Store operates as a "walled garden," making it difficult for users to discover and install apps from outside sources.
4. Anti-steering provisions: Developers are prohibited from directing users outside the App Store to access their services or complete transactions.
5. Inconsistent and non-transparent app review process: Developers criticize the lack of transparency and inconsistency in Apple's app review process, leading to delays and app rejections.
   
   
   

The debate:

Epic argues that these practices harm competition, hinder innovation, and limit consumer choice. They believe opening up the App Store to alternative app stores and payment methods would foster a healthier and more competitive environment for developers and consumers alike.

and more competitive environment for developers and consumers alike.

Apple, on the other hand, maintains that their App Store policies are necessary to ensure security, privacy, and quality control for all users. They argue that the 30% commission is a fair fee for the value they provide in terms of app discovery, distribution, and payment processing.

The outcome:

The legal battle between Epic and Apple is ongoing, with the court yet to deliver a final verdict. The implications of