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2020
Apple terminates Epic Games' App Store developer account
Apple terminated Epic Games' App Store developer account amid their dispute over App Store fees and rules. The termination prevented Epic from submitting new apps or updates to the App Store and prevented purchases of Fortnite through Apple's payment system.
2020
Court issues temporary order in Apple–Epic Games dispute
In the dispute between Apple and Epic Games, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers issued a temporary restraining order blocking Apple from revoking Epic Games' developer account, while allowing Apple to continue barring Fortnite from its app store on the stated grounds that it violated relevant rules.
2020
Court issues temporary order in Apple–Epic Games dispute
A judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking Apple from revoking Epic Games' developer account, while ruling that Apple could continue to block Fortnite from its App Store for violating applicable rules.
2020
Apple and Gallaudet announce education accessibility collaboration
Apple and Gallaudet University announced a collaboration that will provide students and faculty with Apple devices, scholarship and career opportunities, and other learning support.
2020
Apple reportedly acquires Spaces
A report said Apple had recently acquired AR technology startup Spaces, which had previously been a DreamWorks Animation project.
2020
Apple reportedly acquires VR startup Spaces
Business Insider reported, citing Protocol, that Apple acquired virtual reality startup Spaces. Apple and Spaces could not be reached for comment.
2020
Apple acquires Spaces
Apple acquired VR startup Spaces, according to the report; Apple confirmed that it buys smaller technology companies from time to time but did not discuss the purpose or plans for this purchase.
2020
FTC prepares tentative consent order with Apple Korea
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission said it had prepared a tentative agreement with Apple Korea under which Apple pledged 100 billion won and agreed to changes to its business practices. The agreement was not yet final: the FTC said it would gather stakeholder opinions and consult relevant authorities before deliberating.
2020
Apple Music added Apple Music Hits and Apple Country channels
Apple Music added two radio channels: Apple Music Hits, focused on hits from the 1980s to the 2000s, and Apple Country, showcasing country music stars.
2020
Beats 1 renamed Apple Music 1
Apple announced that its Beats 1 radio station was renamed Apple Music 1.
2020
Apple announced two new Apple Music radio stations
Apple announced that it would launch Apple Music Hits and Apple Music Country radio stations.
2020
Apple expands independent repair programme to Mac computers
Apple expanded its independent repair shop programme to Mac computers, offering parts and free training to independent shops for out-of-warranty work.
2020
Apple responds to Epic’s criticism
Apple issued a statement after Epic criticized Apple over its plan to cut off Epic’s developer account and access to iOS and Mac development tools. Apple said Epic had caused the situation and that it would not make an exception for Epic.
2020
Apple expands independent repair program to Mac computers
Apple said it had expanded its program providing parts and training to independent repair shops to cover Mac computers.
2020
Apple expands independent repair program to Mac computers
Apple expanded its independent repair shop program to cover Mac computers, providing participating shops with parts and training.
2020
Epic launches #FreeFortnite campaign
Epic attacked Apple on social media with the #FreeFortnite campaign, urging players to seek refunds from Apple if they lost access to the game and creating a parody of Apple's '1984' television ad.
2020
Apple and Google remove Fortnite from their app stores
Apple and Google removed Fortnite from their app stores for violating their in-app payment guidelines.
2020
VoiceAge EVS sues Apple over EVS patents
VoiceAge EVS filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that Apple iPhones supporting the EVS codec infringe its audio-codec patents. The supplied report describes the claims and does not report a court determination.
2020
Apple removes Fortnite from the App Store
Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store after Epic introduced a direct payment option for in-game currency. Apple said the feature had not been reviewed or approved and violated its in-app payment guidelines.
2020
Epic Games sues Apple over Fortnite restrictions
Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of anticompetitive restrictions on mobile device marketplaces.