Breaking News: Apple Faces Deadline for Producing Over 1 Million Documents Related to App Store Changes
In a recent legal battle with Fortnite-maker Epic Games, Apple is under pressure to produce a massive amount of documents by Monday, September 30. Judge Thomas S. Hixson denied Apple's request for an extension, calling it "bad behavior."
The dispute stems from Apple's App Store rules, which were ordered to be loosened by a U.S. district court earlier this year. This led to changes in January, but Epic Games is now challenging Apple over alleged "bad-faith" compliance.
Apple was directed to produce all documents related to the new rules, but claimed that Epic's search terms yielded more documents than expected. Despite requesting two more weeks to review over 1.3 million documents, their extension was denied by Judge Hixson.
With Apple's vast resources, Hixson suggested that reviewing the documents should not be a challenge. This latest development adds another layer to the ongoing legal battle between the tech giant and Epic Games.
In conclusion, this legal dispute between Apple and Epic Games could have significant implications for the future of the App Store and how developers interact with the platform. Stay tuned for updates on this story as it unfolds.