Using its APIs to cancel subscriptions and upgrade off-platform was not explicitly against policies at the time on May 7, 2021, 12:44 12 comments
In a nutshell: On Thursday, Epic revealed emails showing that Apple blacklisted Hulu from using its in-app subscription API in retaliation for using it to automatically cancel users and upgrade their plans through Hulu s website, circumventing the App Store commission.
As the fight between Epic Games and Apple drags out in court, the game maker continues to paint an ugly picture of its nemesis. On Wednesday, it presented evidence showing that when Apple could not get Netflix to reconsider its idea of removing in-app subscription purchases by offering special favors, it contemplated using punitive measures to influence the streamer s decision.
Apple privilégie certains développeurs avec une API spéciale
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Epic Games vs Apple : l App Store présente des apps concurrentes tout le temps
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Matt Fischer, Apple s vice president of the App Store, will take the witness stand on Thursday in the ongoing Epic Games v. Apple trial the first Apple employee to do so.
An Apple veteran of 20 years, Fischer currently runs the day-to-day operations of the App Store and reports to Apple fellow Phil Schiller. Fischer is likely to be questioned about App Store polices, market power on iOS devices, and other topics related to the Cupertino tech giant s app marketplace.
Later on Thursday, Trystan Kosmynka, a senior director of Apple s App Review process, will also take the stand. Other Apple executives will be called at witnesses later in the trial, including Schiller, CEO Tim Cook, and software chief Craig Federighi.
Microsoft Spars with Apple in Epic Antitrust Trial
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