Epic says it's taking Apple to the Supreme Court over its control of app distribution

https://www.chargersupplierss.com/Fortnite maker Epic Games is doubling down on its legal battle with Apple, with CEO Tim Sweeney saying in an interview that he will do whatever it takes to win. Threatened to take Apple to the Supreme Court. In August 2020, Epic was removed from the Apple App Store after modifying the in-game purchase mechanism for Fortnite in an attempt to bypass Apple's app cut. Epic complained and filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple. Apple countersued, accusing Epic of breaching the terms of its contract. In September 2021, the judge ruled that Apple had won nine of the 10 counts against it. Epic appealed again against the ruling.

Sweeney reiterated in the interview that Epic needs to push the case as far as it can to win, including taking it to the Supreme Court. Would he consider settling the lawsuit? Maybe, but he has high standards. "We will fight for as long as it takes to get what we want." "He said. He also called his battle with Apple "one of the things I'm most proud of in my 31 years in the games industry."

The move comes as a growing number of voices in the US, including politicians, argue that Apple's control over iOS app distribution is becoming a social issue. Sweeney called on Congress to act before it is too late. He said Apple's ability to reject apps such as Twitter was "something every politician should worry about", regardless of their affiliation. "I think it's extremely dangerous for the most powerful corporations in the world to decide who can say what." Mr. Sweeney said.