Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan
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Apple has opened its App Store to competition in Japan, allowing other app stores to operate alongside the App Store, but this move has been met with skepticism by Epic Games CEO, who stated that Fortnite will not return to Japan due to the new rules requiring high fees.
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Epic Games CEO says Fortnite won't return to Japan, though, because the new rules still require high fees.
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