Apple Inc. & Epic Games
9 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Apr 22, 2026
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Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. was forced by a court ruling to allow Fortnite back on its Apple Inc. and to permit alternative payment systems, potentially reshaping its business model and reducing its commission fees on app transactions.
Epic Games: Epic Games' flagship game, Fortnite, has returned to the Apple Apple Inc. after a nearly five-year legal battle, allowing Epic Games to reach a wider audience and implement its own payment system with a 20% bonus in Epic Rewards.
May 20, 2025 · 12 articles
Regulatory
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. had its request to block a judicial order rejected by the Supreme Court, meaning it must return to a lower court to address commission rates for app-related transactions, potentially impacting its App Store revenue model.
Epic Games: Epic Games won the contempt order against Apple Inc., pushing for changes to the App Store's payment system and potentially benefiting from lower commission rates for developers.
May 06, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
Apple Inc.: Apple Inc. announced a leadership transition with John Ternus succeeding Tim Cook as CEO, effective September 1, 2026. The company faces pressure to innovate in AI, an area where it has lagged behind rivals.
Epic Games: Epic Games is involved in a legal battle with Apple Inc. over antitrust concerns, highlighting the pressures Apple Inc. faces regarding its controlled ecosystem.
Apr 20, 2026 · 108 articles
Regulatory
Epic Games: Epic Games is mentioned as the maker of 'Fortnite' and a party in a separate antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet Inc. concerning its Android app business.
Apr 17, 2025 · 11 articles
Business
Epic Games: Epic Games is mentioned in relation to a previous lawsuit against Apple Inc. regarding App Store payments, providing context for Apple Inc.'s history of antitrust challenges.
Aug 25, 2025 · 24 articles
Business
Epic Games: Epic Games reached a comprehensive settlement with Alphabet Inc., ending a 5-year legal battle over app store rules, which is a significant victory for the company.
Nov 05, 2025 · 7 articles
Business
Epic Games: Epic Games settled its legal battle with Alphabet Inc., resulting in Alphabet Inc. lowering its app store commissions and offering alternative payment options.
Mar 04, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
Epic Games: Epic Games has challenged Apple Inc.'s control over in-app payments, highlighting a high-profile tussle in Apple Inc.'s services business.
Mar 31, 2026 · 29 articles
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