Why Apple killed Epic’s developer account and what it means for you

In a bold move, Apple has put the brakes on Epic Games’ ambitions to launch its own app store on iOS devices in Europe. It revoked the developer account Epic was planning to use. Now, in a blog post, Epic has revealed a letter from Apple’s lawyers, where it’s calling the company “verifiably untrustworthy” and questioning Epic’s commitment to the developer agreement terms. This clash is the latest development in a saga that’s been simmering since 2020, when Epic tried to bypass Apple’s in-app purchase system, leading to a legal tug-of-war and broader discussions about market dominance and fair competition.