Chronology
On August 13, 2020, war was declared
Epic Games offers players to use its own payment system, thus bypassing Apple and Google’s app stores.
Apple is retiring Fortnight From the App Store. Google is following suit by removing Epic’s flagship game from its Google Play Store.
Epic complains against Apple for abusing dominance.
September 24, 2020, developers join forces
Dozens of utility publishers, including Epic Games, Spodify, Teaser and Match Group (Tinder), have launched a campaign against the App Store monopoly, the App Furnace Alliance (“pouring alliance between applications”).
November 18, 2020, Apple makes a gesture
Apple has announced that it will reduce its commission on the Apple Store from 30% to 15%.There is January 2021.
February 17, 2021, the epic opens the European front
Author of Fortnight Apple Corps has filed a complaint with the European Commission (EU) alleging abuse of power.
March 17, 2021, Google on the wheel of Apple
Google halves commission on sales of apps on Play Store from 1% to 15%There is July 2021.
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