Apple has made a major reversal in its decision to ban Epic Games from launching its own app store on iOS in Europe. This decision comes after the European Commission launched an investigation into the matter, marking the first major test of Europe’s new digital competition rules.
The Digital Markets Act may already be having an impact on consumers just one day after going into effect, as Epic Games will now be able to bring its popular game “Fortnite” back to iPhones in Europe. This move follows conversations between Apple and Epic, with Epic accusing Apple of revoking its developer account approval due to past criticism.
Emails published by Epic appeared to support these claims against Apple, who initially justified their decision based on US court rulings. However, Apple ultimately relented after facing pushback from EU officials, allowing Epic and “Fortnite” to once again be available to players on iOS in Europe.
This decision highlights the growing tension between tech giants and regulators, as companies like Apple come under increasing scrutiny for their business practices. The outcome of this case could set a precedent for how digital competition is handled in Europe moving forward. Players can now look forward to reuniting with their favorite game on their Apple devices, thanks to this unexpected turn of events.
