Epic Games would have accepted special deal with Apple, says CEO
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`If Apple had told you that it would offer you a deal and no other developers, would you have accepted that?` What you need to know Tim Sweeney says Epic Games would have accepted a special deal with Apple not available to any other developer to solve its App Store dispute. That`s despite claims Epic says its antitrust battle will serve to benefit all developers. Sweeney also said he prefers an iPhone because of the security and privacy offers and admitted that 30% commission was a common charge in app marketplaces. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has admitted to a court that the company would have accepted an exclusive App Store deal had it been offered one by Apple. Day 2 of the trial wrapped up the cross-examination of Sweeney before more of Epic`s witnesses were called. Sweeney was asked multiple questions about Fortnite, iOS, and the App Store. Questioned by Apple`s Richard Doren, Sweeney was asked if he knew what percentage of people who download Fortnite on iOS only buy thi...