The next episode of our favorite soap opera, Epic vs. Apple, is HERE! Followed by a look back at TikTok's momentous second year and latest lawsuit against the U.S. government.

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Apple is holding the Unreal Engine hostage, Epic says in new motion - The Verge

Apple can’t revoke Epic Games’ Unreal Engine developer tools, judge says - Polygon

Apple threatens to cut off Epic Games from dev tools in Fortnite battle - Polygon

How TikTok could fail - The Verge

TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Trump Ban - The New York Times

The big legal questions behind Trump’s TikTok and WeChat bans - The Verge

TikTok reveals U.S., global user growth numbers for first time