Apple and Google vs Epic and Fortnite: What you need to know (The Daily Charge, 8/21/2020)

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Apple and Google vs Epic and Fortnite: What you need to know (The Daily Charge, 8/21/2020)

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Let’s break down this massive dust-up over App Store rules and commission fees.

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Aug 21, 2020

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