Epic vs Apple just became Disney vs Apple
Apple is trying to maintain its draconian grip over the app store because of the sweet revenue it brings. With worldwide regulatory pressure, that dam will eventually burst. But they'll keep it going as long as they can.
Apple is happy to engage in backroom deals. There's a future where Apple could acquire either or both of these companies.
Maybe they’d want to, but would regulators really let those mergers happen unless apple makes some big changes?
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