Monopoly power

Global digital ecosystem should be made competitive

The ongoing legal battle of Epic Games versus Apple and Google could redefine the app ecosphere. The fundamental issues centre on monopolistic power. Epic accuses Apple and Google of monopolistic abuse in the respective app stores — App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). In turn, Apple and Google accuse Epic of breaching the contract. Epic filed suits against Apple and Google in August 2020; Google and Apple filed counter-suits against Epic. Both Epic and Apple have appealed a judgment in California. There is also ongoing legal action in the European Union. Legislators in many nations are also examining the