Apple Approves Epic Games Store for EU After Initially Rejecting It

Apple reversed its decision just hours after Epic Games complained that the iPhone maker was in violation of the EU’s rules.

Smartphone with Epic Games logo is seen in front of Apple logo in this illustration taken, on May 2, 2021. Dado Ruvic/Reuters

Apple has approved the Epic Games Store for iOS in Europe after the “Fortnite” developer accused the iPhone maker of violating the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) by rejecting its application.

The gaming company stated on X on Friday that Apple had rejected its notarization submission twice because of the design similarity between its marketplace app and Apple’s own App Store.