Apple blocks ‘Fortnite' maker Epic Games's app store plans in Europe as public war escalates

Apple blocked “Fortnite” maker Epic Games from launching its own third-party app store for iPhone and iPad customers in Europe – a stunning escalation of the long-running legal feud between the two tech giants.The Cupertino, Calif-based company terminated the developer account for Epic Games’ Swedish affiliate, effectively nixing the video game maker’s plans to offer “Fortnite” and its “Epic Games Store” directly to Apple customers. Apple had approved the developer account just a few weeks earlier.The broad ...