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Epic Games requests Apple allow Fortnite’s re-release in South Korea following new law

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3 years ago

September 10, 2021

One of the world’s biggest gaming giants has sent an urgent request to tech giant, Apple

The creator of “Fortnite,” Epic Games, requested that the iPhone maker restore its Fortnite developer account as it now intends to re-release the popular game on iOS in South Korea, offering both Epic and Apple payment side-by-side, it said in a tweet.

Epic has asked Apple to restore our Fortnite developer account. Epic intends to re-release Fortnite on iOS in Korea offering both Epic payment and Apple payment side-by-side in compliance with the new Korean law.
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) September 9, 2021

“Epic intends to re-release Fortnite on iOS in Korea offering both Epic payment and Apple payment side-by-side in compliance with the new Korean law,”
it said.

Legal experts and developers around the world are now watching and awaiting a decision in an antitrust case in which Epic has filed against Apple in a U.S. court.

Why the Epic Games vs Apple court case could fail

Epic filed the case last year

The gaming giant filed the case with the courts after it implemented its own in-app payment system in “Fortnite” to avoid Apple’s commissions.

Apple stated that Epic’s move had violated its rules and as a result, kicked the game off the App Store.

Last week, South Korea’s parliament approved a bill that bans major app store operators, includingApple, from forcing software developers to use their payment systems, effectively stopping them from charging commissions on in-app purchases.

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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17 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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Is cloud technology the solution for every organisation’s needs?

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18 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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Amidst the dominance of cloud technologies in the tech landscape, questions are rising over applicability and its cost implications.

As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud technologies, skepticism is brewing over whether it’s the optimal solution for every organisational need.

Additionally, the notion of “free” cloud services is being challenged, highlighting the importance of understanding the true costs and benefits associated with cloud adoption.

Harsha Patil, Engineering manager, California USA shares his key insights on the cloud conundrum. #featured

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Does American media have TikTok bias?

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24 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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While the fate of TikTok remains uncertain in the U.S.—there is no shortage of possibilities.

Several investors are hoping to benefit from a new federal law that requires TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the popular platform or face a ban.

This comes after ByteDance and TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to block the law from going into effect.

Meanwhile, eight TikTok creators filed their own challenge, arguing the law violates their First Amendment rights to free speech.

But as the saga continues many media outlets are defending the platform.

David Zhang from China Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #TikTok #TikTokban #socialmedia #China