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The court ruling didn’t require apple to reinstate epic’s developer account. Apple can still, at their discretion, decide who can and can’t develop apps for iOS
by conk 5y ago
The court ruling didn’t require apple to reinstate epic’s developer account. Apple can still, at their discretion, decide who can and can’t develop apps for iOS and Mac app stores.
- josephcsible 5y agoIn that case, why didn't they just say Epic is banned forever? What do appeals have to do with it?
- zepto 5y agoThe appeal might force Apple to reinstate Epic.
- JumpCrisscross 5y ago> why didn't they just say Epic is banned forever? Why would Apple ban a potent revenue source?
- darkwizard42 5y agoI think they don't want to ban Epic forever over this kind of spat because it sets a bad precedent and could turn other developers away from them. Additionally I don't think it helps their public image and hurts the case they are making where they don't need regulation because they have fair rules (smacking someone out of the app store forever because they file a lawsuit wouldn't pass the smell test)
- conk 5y agoI believe most companies would refrain from engaging in new business with a customer who has pending litigation against them. Apple may not want to ban them and is just waiting until the appeal process has settled before reengaging with Epic under whatever terms are ultimately agreed upon between both parties and the courts.