Apple Blocks Fortnite Maker Epic Games From Launching Its Own iOS Store in EU
Apple escalated its feud with Epic Games on Wednesday, blocking the Fortnite video-game maker from launching its own online marketplace on iPhones and iPads in Europe.The two companies have been in a legal battle since 2020, when the gaming firm alleged that Apple's practice of charging up to 30 percent commissions on in-app payments on its iPhone Operating System (iOS) devices violated US antitrust rules.The latest challenge from Epic comes as Apple struggles with concerns about tepid demand for its iPhones in China, and…