How and Why Apply Banned Epic Games

The video discusses Apple's €1.8 billion fine by the EU for anti-competitive practices and its stock market impact. It highlights the European Union's Digital Markets Act, which aims to prevent tech giants from abusing their power. The act requires data portability and sideloading of third-party app stores, affecting companies like Apple and Google. Apple's response includes a new fee structure criticized by peers. The ongoing conflict between Epic Games and Apple is explored, including past lawsuits and recent developer account terminations. The video concludes with a reflection on Apple's strained relationship with developers.

What was the reason for Apple's €1.8 billion fine by the EU?

• For violating privacy laws

• For banning streaming services from offering cheaper options outside the App Store

• For monopolizing the smartphone market

• For not paying taxes in the EU

What is the primary goal of the European Union's Digital Markets Act?

• To promote the use of European tech products

• To ban all third-party app stores

• To increase taxes on tech companies

• To stop gatekeepers from abusing their power

What new requirement does the DMA impose on companies like Apple and Google?

• To increase their app store fees

• To allow side loading of third-party app stores

• To provide free cloud storage

• To ban all in-app purchases

Why did Apple terminate Epic Games' developer account?

• For criticizing Apple's hardware

• For failing to pay the developer fee

• For egregious breaches to its developer agreements

• For releasing a new game without permission

What was one of the reasons cited by Apple for banning Epic Games?

• A tweet from Tim Sweeney criticizing Apple's corporate policies

• A lawsuit filed by Epic Games

• A new game release by Epic Games

• A data breach involving Epic Games