Fortnite back on US Apple app store after ban lifted

Fortnite back on US Apple app store after ban lifted The move triggered a legal battle brought by Fortnite developer Epic Games, which called the fee unfair and accused Apple of running the app store as a monopoly. This would have bypassed a 30% commission that the technology giant charges on all in-app purchases. The title was removed in August 2020 for violating Apple's policies by launching its own in-app payment system. Popular video game Fortnite is now available on Apple's app store in the US after being taken off the platform nearly five years ago. In a post on X, Fortnite said it was now available on the US app store, as well as the Epic Games Store and AltStore in the European Union. "It will show up on Search soon!" the post added. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The firm has always said its rules protect users' security. Fortnite became unavailable last week on app stores around the world, after an update was apparently being blocked by Ap ... Read full article.