https://wccftech.com/tim-cook-epic-games-app-store-flea-market/

Apple’s legal battle with Epic Games is far from over, and in a recent interview, Tim Cook wanted to address some topics. One of them was not allowing third-party payment systems for developers on the App Store, as the executive claims that it would become a flea market if allowed.

With the U.S. trial expected to commence on May 3, the Toronto Star conducted an interview with Tim Cook. Apple’s App Store guidelines clearly state that developers are to use the company’s in-app purchase system. In short, direct payments are not allowed in any fashion. Epic Games believes all developers registered on the App Store should have access to third-party payment methods, but Tim Cook is of the opposite opinion as he stated the following.