Epic vs. Apple: Games Store Blocked From iOS in EU

Apple Rejects Epic Games Store Notarization, Again! The battle between Apple and Epic Games continues as Apple rejects the Epic Games Store's notarization submission for the second time, preventing its release on iOS in the EU. Despite the recent implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU, which aims to open up alternative app stores, Epic Games faces another hurdle in bringing its storefront to iOS users. Apple claims the rejection stems from the Epic Games Store's design mirroring the Apple App Store too closely, citing issues like: The "Install" button being too close to Apple's "Get" button. The "in-app purchase" labeling being too similar. Epic Games argues that these design choices are industry standards and accuses Apple of unfair and obstructive practices that violate the DMA. The company has filed a complaint with the European Commission, seeking intervention. 1/3 Apple has rejected our Epic Games Store notarization submissio…