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So-called "cross-wallet" gaming featured large in the second day of the Epic Games v. Apple trial, with Epic and other developers arguing the payment method is not a viable alternative to in-app purchases. Available as a continuity feature for users, and an option for developers averse to in-app payments (and Apple's cut of those payments), the "cross-wallet" alternative allows for the use of in-game currency purchased from another device or platform. For example, "Fortnite" players can buy V-Bucks on a PC or through Epic's website and use those V-Bucks to buy in-game items on iOS — or ...

On the second day of Apple and Epic’s antitrust trial over Fortnite and the iOS App Store, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and others discussed cross-platform purchasing.

What you need to know Tim Sweeney says Epic Games would have accepted a special deal with Apple not available to any other developer to solve its App Store dispute. That's despite claims Epic says its antitrust battle will serve to benefit all developers. Sweeney also said he prefers an iPhone because of the security and privacy offers and admitted that 30% commission was a common charge in app marketplaces. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has admitted to a court that the company would have accepted an exclusive App Store deal had it been offered one by Apple. Day 2 of the trial wrapped up the c...

So-called "cross-wallet" gaming featured large in the second day of the Epic Games v. Apple trial, with Epic and other developers arguing the payment method is not a viable alternative to in-app purchases. Available as a continuity feature for users, and an option for developers averse to in-app payments (and Apple's cut of those payments), the "cross-wallet" alternative allows for the use of in-game currency purchased from another device or platform. For example, "Fortnite" players can buy V-Bucks on a PC or through Epic's website and use those V-Bucks to buy in-game it...

The head of fitness company Yoga Buddhi Co. voiced a litany of frustrations Tuesday about marketing his business through Apple Inc., including being told the login page for his app had the wrong background color.