Overview

• Apple has restored Fortnite to its U.S. App Store, now allowing integrated web-based payments as per a federal court order.
• The decision averts the potential court appearance of senior Apple executives, which was scheduled for May 27 if compliance was not achieved.
• Judge Gonzalez Rogers had criticized Apple’s delays, stating the company was fully capable of implementing the required changes without further hearings.
• Apple is appealing the ruling, citing conflicts with its App Store rules and questioning the validity of Epic Games’ U.S. developer account.
• The broader implications of the case extend to app marketplace policies, with developers like Spotify and Kindle already integrating similar payment methods.