European Commission Questions Apple Over Epic Games Account Ban Amid Regulatory Clampdown in Europe

Published: 07 March 2024 at 10:31

The European Commission has requested further explanations from Apple for banning Epic Games\' developer account in relation to the new Digital Markets Act regulations. Apple is reluctantly complying with the Act, allowing third-party app stores in the EU, but warns of increased security risks and potential exposure to scams. The App Store overhaul in the EU aims to increase consumer choice and competition but faces criticism from smaller tech companies like Spotify and Epic Games for reinforcing Apple\'s stronghold over the iPhone ecosystem.

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