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Apple BANS Epic Games and it BACKFIRES #apple #epicgames #fortnite #ios #tech

March 09, 2024 / 00:47

This episode discusses Apple's removal of Epic Games from its app store, focusing on issues of free speech and corporate power dynamics.

The hosts express concern over Apple's actions, suggesting that the company is responding to criticism from Epic Games in a heavy-handed manner. They reference the idea that absolute power can lead to corrupt behavior.

Critics argue that Apple's decision to boot Epic from the app store is a clear indication of the company's overreach and lack of accountability.

The conversation highlights the implications of such corporate actions on free speech and the relationship between large tech companies and developers.

TLDR

Apple's removal of Epic from its app store raises free speech concerns and highlights corporate power issues.

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0:47

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did you just say that Apple booted Epic from their app store because they didn't

00:00:04

like what epic said about them I think that's what he said they're feelings were hurt they're violating epic's Free

00:00:10

Speech because they don't like what epic is saying according to Epic yes this is

00:00:14

crazy heavy-handed by apple apple heavy-handed with developers have they lost their minds I mean this is right

00:00:20

out of power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely yeah whatever dispute you have with epic you don't

00:00:26

boot them out of your app store because you don't like their criticism of you this is basically proving exactly what

00:00:32

everyone's been saying about Apple which is they're too powerful and heavy-handed

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and Apple's coming along and saying let me confirm it for you guys by acting tyrannically against epic talk about a

00:00:43

backfire this seems insane to me

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Episode Highlights

Apple vs. Epic: A Power Struggle
Epic claims Apple is violating free speech by booting them from the app store.
“They're violating Epic's Free Speech because they don't like what Epic is saying.”
@ 00m 08s
March 09, 2024
The Tyranny of Apple?
Critics argue Apple is acting tyrannically against Epic, confirming fears of their power.
“Apple's coming along and saying let me confirm it for you guys by acting tyrannically.”
@ 00m 37s
March 09, 2024

Episode Quotes

This is proving exactly what everyone's been saying about Apple.
Apple BANS Epic Games and it BACKFIRES #apple #epicgames #fortnite #ios #tech
Talk about a backfire!
Apple BANS Epic Games and it BACKFIRES #apple #epicgames #fortnite #ios #tech

Key Moments

Free Speech Violation00:08
Power Corrupts00:20
Backfire Reaction00:43