Can’t wait for all the Epic Game Store trackers that comes with an install. It’s why I don’t have it on my Mac anymore.
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Epic Games to Bring Fortnite to iPad in EU After iPadOS 'Gatekeeper' Decision
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In what position? You mean doing all they can to increase the value of the company for their shareholders? It's a publicly traded company, not a charity. I couldn't care less about the outcome of the DMA on Apple and it's services, it make little difference to me. Who cares how they are brought to hell. Again, it's a company, not a person, and you shouldn't judge it as such. Also, please don't invoke the name of St. Steve Jobs, he was a ruthless businessman.
It's actually terrible for mobile in general.
Fortnite is dying anyways, they won't know about Fortnite anymore.
So do you also despise Cook and Apple for hiding money in Ireland and depriving the EU of taxes for 10 years to the tune of about 13b pounds? Or when Apple uses rules to their advantage is a-ok but when Epic uses them it’s just despicable?
That's not true. Consumers in the EU absolutely have a choice now. In this case, it might not be a good choice, but it's still a choice. Outside of the EU, where only Apple's rules count, consumers have zero choice because there is no way to play Fortnite on your iPhone or iPad, which won't change anytime soon.
And what mysterious App are you talking about?
Apple haven’t been hiding money in Ireland. What B.S. They have been using their tax laws to their benefit. Thats not hiding, that’s smart. The difference here, is Epic are having the rules changed and a big sook, whereas Apple have properly being using the rules/laws that are already in place. Another example of fake rage or not knowing the difference between being smart and being a baby.
> Launches Microsoft Excel
> Microsoft popup: "We've migrated to the Microsoft Store! Please download the Microsoft Store to continue using Microsoft Excel"
> Closes, launches Google Sheets
> Google popup: "We've migrated to the Google Play Store on iOS! Please download the Play Store to continue using Google Sheets"
> Closes, moves to USA
wow what a CHOICE
I can’t wait until a relative comes to me with a crap infested phone after installing an alternative App Store they were told to install by some influencer somewhere on TikTok or YouTube. That’s the default state on windows and android amongst family.
Literally I just spent the entire day yesterday unscrewing a deceased relative’s iMac which is in the same hellscape. The only saving grace was his iOS device wasn’t crawling with it so I could get in and deal with the stuff there first.
amazing to see supporters of alternate app stores blinded by the illusion of zero downsides of alternate app stores.
enjoy all of your apps leaving the App Store and being forced to download trashy malware infested alt app stores.
enjoy all of your apps leaving the App Store and being forced to download trashy malware infested alt app stores.
This game sucks on mobile though. It’s not made for mobile. Some games just aren’t.
Was anyone sad when the game was removed from the App Store? No. People play this game on PC or console with physical controls.
Was anyone sad when the game was removed from the App Store? No. People play this game on PC or console with physical controls.
All business must have a purpose, without it they will fail.
If their only purpose is to make money, they will fail.
Apple’s is to make the best consumer tech experience it can. It does it well and as a result it generates profits.
Epic’s is to produce the most immersive RPG experience for 10 year olds that it can. It does this well and makes profit.
Profit is only a by product of having good purpose and the ability to deliver.
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Hmm.. Thinking about it for developers.. if this gives a store that makes actually *selling* games, for actual money, more feasible without the endless complaints from kids because they expect mobile games to be "free" .. I'm not entirely against it.
Tims business model is dust. The board should fire Tim and move into another direction.
In the near future Apple could loose its gatekeeper status when no one in the world cares about Apple that tries to survive by charging everyone an insane amount of money.
Everyone who writes Software owes Apple a huge amount of cash, even if this software is the reason why people buy an iPhone.
And everyone who buys a mac or iPhone owes Apple a ton of money if this device should have a reasonable amount of RAM.
In the near future Apple could loose its gatekeeper status when no one in the world cares about Apple that tries to survive by charging everyone an insane amount of money.
Everyone who writes Software owes Apple a huge amount of cash, even if this software is the reason why people buy an iPhone.
And everyone who buys a mac or iPhone owes Apple a ton of money if this device should have a reasonable amount of RAM.
Next week on Quick, Someone Call the EU!:
'Epic Games Complains About xyz on iPad'
'Epic Games Complains About xyz on iPad'
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In this discussion nobody mention the other problem with apple. Restrict app by a country.
example:
I am sitting in Central America and want to install app for my Jura coffee mashing. But since its EU brand it is not available here. Another example I want to see nhl score using apple sport app, again it is not available under Latino App Store. And he list go on. I understand that apple must follow the country rules and regulation, but none of Latino country prohibits sport app or app for some electronic that not available here. It is pure apple genuine to decide not to allow some app
example:
I am sitting in Central America and want to install app for my Jura coffee mashing. But since its EU brand it is not available here. Another example I want to see nhl score using apple sport app, again it is not available under Latino App Store. And he list go on. I understand that apple must follow the country rules and regulation, but none of Latino country prohibits sport app or app for some electronic that not available here. It is pure apple genuine to decide not to allow some app
That's exactly what I am VERY concerned about.
Apple will have to lower their fees + allow apps to use external payment but keep proposing ApplePay. This would make everybody happy.
Now force Epic to let us download Apple TV+ shows and movies from their store.
While I'm not familiar with the specific apps you mention, this is common the world over due to licensing of copyrighted materials. Got Netflix on your laptop? Watch all you want in your home country. Go to the next country over or Norway or Japan and you won't see the same movies, because licensing is different for that country. It's not Apple stopping you, it's the apps themselves, and the licensing they have for the location you're in.
I am not talking about copywrited material. Apple restrict himself to show game score outside of USA using their sport app? i have never herd that score suddenly become copyrighted material, where I can simple got to web and check it. I am talking about some very specific apps. as for example with Jura coffee mashing if I have android I can go to their site and simple download apk file and that it..
Nah... private companies also have their investors and they often have a big influence on (financial) decisions.