Day 3 in Epic v Apple trial has begun with slightly painfully obvious testimony by Microsoft exec Lori Wright explaining why Microsoft doesn't consider Xboxes substitutable for iPhones. You gotta plug an Xbox into the wall for one, she explains.
Judge Gonzalez Rogers just sustained an objection to Wright testifying on certain iOS app numbers that she said have been reported by the press.
Judge: "Just because something is in the press, doesn’t make it true."
(No one bats a thousand.)
Judge: "Just because something is in the press, doesn’t make it true."
(No one bats a thousand.)
Apple's counsel just impeached Wright on how much Microsoft makes from Epic. She had said in her depo that her "ballpark" estimate is that Microsoft makes $600-$700 million net revenue from Epic. Epic's atty said the info isn't public. "She just made it public" the judge replied.
Once again, the audio in Epic v Apple is muffled and at moments it's incredibly difficult to understand the testimony via audio stream. Shocking how a trial over advancements in technology has such trouble getting the courtroom tech right.
Apple's atty has been grilling Wright on Microsoft's commissions and restrictions on developers who sell games & apps on Xbox and Windows stores. He also tried to cast doubt on her credibility, suggesting she didn't hand over docs before her depo. It's a tense examination.
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