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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Epic Scores Landmark Win Over Apple and Google in Australia, But Apple and Google's Next Move Could Change Everything

In a major development for the global app war, Epic Games has scored a significant victory in Australia. Photo: AFP / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS

Epic Games, the developer of 'Fortnite', has secured a partial victory in its long-running legal dispute against Apple and Google in Australia, with a federal judge ruling that both companies engaged in anti-competitive conduct through their app stores and in-app payment rules.

This decision could reshape the distribution and payment of mobile apps in one of the world's key markets.

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