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Epic Games targets Apple with zero-commission plan and App Store workaround

Epic Games targets Apple with zero-commission plan and App Store workaroundLess than 24 hours after Apple’s legal defeat over its App Store model, Epic Games is wasting no time. For starters, Fortnite is set to return to the iOS App Store in the U.S. next week. Under the court’s order, Apple can no longer block apps from directing users to the web to purchase digital content. I’s also barred from collecting a 27% commission on those web-based sales that originate from App Store apps. Meanwhile, Epic Games has announced two new business moves — one of which takes direct aim at Apple’s in-app purchase revenue model. more…...

9to5Mac Daily: May 1, 2025 – Apple vs Epic injunction 

9to5Mac Daily: May 1, 2025 – Apple vs Epic injunction Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…...

Deals: M4 iPad Pro $250 off, HomeKit Secure Video smart cam, Powerbeats Pro 2 $75 off, more

Deals: M4 iPad Pro $250 off, HomeKit Secure Video smart cam, Powerbeats Pro 2 $75 off, moreThis morning we have up to $250 in savings on M4 iPad Pro configs joined by the ongoing all-time lows on the new iPad (A16) from just $299 and the M3 iPad Air lineup at $100 off across the board. We also have ongoing offers on AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, as well as the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup, but today we are featuring some notable deals on the Eve smart gear – one of the best prices to date on its Siri-ready smart weather station, its HomeKit Secure Video smart cam, and its Siri-controlled HomeKit wireless smart lamp. All of that and and a deal on the new Powerbeats Pro 2 are waiting below. more…...

Apple ordered to pay patent troll Optis $502M, despite threat to leave UK market

Apple ordered to pay patent troll Optis $502M, despite threat to leave UK marketApple has been ordered to pay Optis $502M for the use of standards-essential 4G patents in both iPhones and cellular iPads. Interest also has to be paid, bringing the total due to over $700M. The court ruled in favor of the patent troll, despite an unconvincing attempt by Apple’s lawyer to claim that the company might withdraw the iPhone from sale in the UK if it was forced to pay … more…...