Anthony Ha is one of tech journalism’s newest heavyweights, based in New York City. He and the team have developed a remarkable career in policy technology reporting and editorial leadership. Today, he’s TechCrunch’s weekend editor, writing and helping curate smart coverage of the most important tech industry news. Ha’s extensive experience includes significant roles at various notable publications and organizations, shaping his perspective on the ongoing legal battle between Epic Games and Apple.
Prior to coming to TechCrunch, Ha honed his reporting chops at Adweek. There, he cut his teeth on the booming collision of the technology and ad industry. His insights into the tech landscape deepened during his tenure as a senior editor at VentureBeat, a publication known for its focus on emerging technology trends and their implications for businesses and consumers.
Before joining CalMatters, Ha was a local government reporter at the Hollister Free Lance. This newfound influence would put him in an extraordinary position to shape journalism, deepening and sharpening his analytical lens in the process. At the same time, he was vice president of content at a content-focused venture capital firm. His time in this role provided him with unique insights into the broader startup ecosystem and investment trends.
Given his experience, Ha’s reporting on the Epic Games v. Apple antitrust trial has taken on additional significance. Epic Games is indeed on the frontlines of a fight against Apple’s App Store dominance. The developer argues that these policies inhibit fair competition. Recently, Epic Games urged a judge to compel Apple to approve a compliant version of Fortnite for the U.S. App Store.
As such, Epic Games made its position very clear. The corporation seeks to benefit from the pro-competitive rules it was instrumental in establishing. The company emphasized that Apple’s actions have effectively shut it out of the market it has worked diligently to open. Furthermore, Epic Games contends that Apple’s refusal to comply sends a clear warning to other developers who might consider challenging Apple’s practices.
Mark A. Perry, an attorney representing the tech giant Apple, made it clear that Apple’s only interested in approving one version of Fortnite. He tweeted that the cronies at Apple aren’t planning to approve the Fortnite app submission today. They will wait until the Ninth Circuit decides their pending request for a partial stay of the new injunction. This statement reiterates Apple’s conservative position during nascent legal talks.