Epic Games Store launches on iPhone in Japan

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Epic Games Store launched on iPhone in Japan following the Mobile Software Competition Act, enabling alternative app stores and payment options. Epic cited Apple's 5% Core Technology Commission fee as a barrier to third-party store adoption.

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