"Tim Sweeney Criticizes Apple's App Store Changes as Anticompetitive"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticizes Apple's App Store changes in the EU, calling them "hot garbage" and "a new instance of Malicious Compliance." Apple's updates, made to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, include allowing sideloading, alternative app stores, third-party browser engines, and alternative in-app payment options. Sweeney argues that the changes are unfair to developers and could lead to new fees and taxes. He aims to launch the Epic Games Store on iOS and Android, emphasizing payment competition and lower fees. Other developers, such as Spotify, are also expected to respond to Apple's new rules.