Apple Inc. will face questions from European Union regulators over accusations it barred Epic Games Inc. from opening its own app store for iOS in the EU. Apple terminated the developer account that Epic Games planned to use to bring a third-party app store to iOS in the European market, citing concerns over CEO Tim Sweeney’s public criticism of Apple. The move has sparked a debate over antitrust concerns and the power of large online platforms in controlling the app ecosystem.

Background and Development

Apple’s decision to block Epic’s bid to launch the Epic Games Store and Fortnite on iOS in the EU has raised eyebrows and drawn the attention of European Union regulators. The European Union regulators want to question Apple regarding accusations that the company has blocked Epic Games from opening its own app store on iOS. This move by Apple raises concerns over antitrust issues and the power dynamic between gatekeepers and developers.

Key Points:

Apple terminated Epic Games’ developer account that would have allowed them to launch their own app store on iOS in the EU.

Apple cited concerns over CEO Tim Sweeney’s public criticism of Apple as the reason for terminating the developer account.

Epic Games has accused Apple of retaliation for their public criticism.

European Union regulators want to question Apple over accusations of blocking Epic Games’ app store.

The move by Apple has sparked a debate over antitrust concerns and the power of large online platforms.

“Apple has blocked Epic’s bid to launch Epic Games Store and Fortnite on iOS in the EU market. The move has sparked a debate over antitrust concerns and the power of large online platforms in controlling the app ecosystem.” – Kelvin Chan, The Associated Press.