Apple vs Epic Games: Everything you need to know about the lawsuit
By The Washington Post
By Shannon Liao, Reed Albergotti, Mikhail Klimentov
The tech battle between Apple and Fortnite -maker Epic Games has headed to court. On May 3, a judge began hearing arguments over whether Apple is running a monopoly in its App Store and whether it should be allowed to take a 30 percent cut of revenue from buys made using its in-app purchase system. The case could change the way we use our smartphones.
Q: When and where is the trial taking place?
A: The trial started May 3 and is in its third week. It s estimated to end Monday or Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is overseeing the case. It s being held in federal court in Oakland, just across the bay from San Francisco.