The European Union’s newly enacted Digital Market Regulation continues to shake up the technology sector at full speed. According to the regulation, the Epic Games app will be available on the iOS platforms of EU member countries. The news, announced by company executives, seems to herald many more radical developments. In fact, Epic Games has been in a long-standing battle against Apple, having withdrawn its Fortnite game series from the iOS platform. The company cited the exorbitant 30% sales commission demanded by Apple as the reason for this decision. Here are the details…

Epic Games on the European iOS platform!

Apple’s permission for Epic Games to enter iOS in Europe is also considered a goodwill gesture. Because the company still has the right to further delay the process. Although the driving force behind this decision is undoubtedly the European Union regulations against monopolies, at the end of the day, the service users receive is largely determined by the relationships between companies. However, whether this goodwill gesture will continue in the future remains to be seen.

Although Epic Games is not yet active for iOS users in the United Kingdom, which is separated from the European Union, it is likely to be available in the near future. If the Digital Market Regulation is set as a precedent by countries outside the EU, many technology companies are likely to face challenges. Google had already been affected by the regulation enacted in 2022. However, it will take time to see whether all these developments are truly beneficial for users.

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