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Microsoft Blames Apple for Xbox Mobile Store Delay


Microsoft has officially cited Apple's App Store policies as the roadblock preventing its Xbox mobile store launch promised for July 2024. In an amicus brief supporting Epic Games filed this week, Microsoft alleged that Apple's "anti-steering policies" have "stymied" its mobile store ambitions despi...

In an amicus brief supporting Epic Games filed this week, Microsoft alleged that Apple's "anti-steering policies" have"stymied" its mobile store ambitions despite a court injunction allowing developers to advertise alternative payment methods.The brief challenges Apple's attempt to overturn this crucial ruling, which enabled Fortnite's App Store return with external payment links. Microsoft argues that launching its store under threat of Apple potentially winning a temporary stay creates significant business risk. The restrictions also impact Microsoft's Xbox mobile app functionality.

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