Epic Games files antitrust complaint against Apple

BRUSSELS: Fortnite creator Epic Games on Wednesday said it has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple in the European Union, expanding the company's fight to advance what it calls "fairer digital platform practices" for developers and consumers.

The complaint complements legal processes already underway in both the US and Australia, as well as Epic's recent filing before the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal.

The complaint, filed with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition, alleges that through a series of carefully designed anti-competitive restrictions, Apple has not just harmed but completely eliminated competition in app distribution and payment processes.

Epic Games alleges that Apple uses its control of the iOS ecosystem to benefit itself while blocking competitors and its conduct is an abuse of a dominant position and in breach of EU competition law.

Epic has asked the Commission to address Apple's "anti-competitive conduct" by imposing timely and effective remedies.

The company said that it is not seeking damages from Apple, as is the case in the US, Australia and the UK.

It is seeking "fair access and competition that will benefit consumers and developers."

"What's at stake here is the very future of mobile platforms," Epic Games Founder and CEO Tim Sweeney said in a statement. (IANS)

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