Epic Games Store Now Available on iOS Devices in the European Union

Following a Court Ruling, Apple Approves Third-Party App Store

In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between Epic Games and Apple, Apple has announced that it has approved the Epic Games Store in the European Union.

Key Points:

• Epic Games Store is now available on iOS devices in the EU.
• Apple is complying with a court order requiring it to allow third-party app stores.
• The Epic Games Store will charge a maximum commission of 12% on sales, significantly lower than Apple's App Store fees.

The move comes after a federal judge ruled in favor of Epic Games in a lawsuit that alleged Apple was violating antitrust laws by restricting competition in its App Store.

As a result of the ruling, Apple is required to allow developers to distribute apps on iOS devices through third-party app stores.

In a statement, Epic Games said that the Epic Games Store is now available on iPhones running iOS 17.4 or later. iPad users will have to wait until a later update to access the app store.

The Epic Games Store is run by Epic Games, the same company that develops and publishes the popular game Fortnite.

Apple has previously argued that its App Store is necessary to protect users from harmful software and to ensure a consistent user experience across all iOS devices.

However, Epic Games has argued that Apple's App Store policies are anti-competitive and have stifled innovation.

The legal battle between Epic Games and Apple is ongoing, with both companies appealing the court's ruling.

The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the future of the App Store and the way that software is distributed on iOS devices.