Fortnite applies to launch on Apple's App Store after Epic Games court win

Epic Games said on Friday that it submitted Fortnite to Apple's App Store, the month after a judge ruled in favor of the game maker in a contempt ruling. Fortnite was booted from iPhones and Apple's App Store in 2020, after Epic Games updated its software to link out to the company's website and avoid Apple's commissions. The move drew Apple's anger, and kicked off a legal battle that has lasted for years. Last month's ruling, a victory for Epic Games, said that Apple was not allowed to charge a commission on link-outs or dictate if the links look like buttons, paving the way for Fortnite's return. Apple could still reject Fortnite's submission. An Apple representative didn't respond to a request for comment. Apple is appealing last month's contempt ruling. The announcement by Epic Games is the latest salvo in the battle between it and Apple, which has taken place in courts and with regulators around the world since 2020. Epic Games also sued Google, which operates the Play Store f ... Read full article.