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After a five-year absence following a high-profile legal battle, Fortnite has made a triumphant return to the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad users in the US. Developer Epic Games shared this long-awaited news and celebrated with a Twitter post, letting fans know that they can once again immerse themselves in the mega-popular battle royale.
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Fortnite players who were looking forward to the return of their favourite game to iOS are once again disappointed. After several days of waiting, it has been officially announced that Epic Games' efforts to bring Fortnite back to iOS have failed: Apple has blocked the game from appearing in both the US App Store and the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union.
After years of absence, Fortnite is preparing to return to the US iOS App Store, and Epic Games is increasing the motivation of users to purchase content directly through their payment system by increasing Epic Rewards to 20%. This is a strategic move amid the ongoing struggle with Apple for alternative payment methods.
Anyone interested can purchase the game from the App Store
Apple has introduced the ability to transfer apps, music and other content from one Apple ID account to another, making it easier for users to consolidate purchases.
Apple is introducing tax and pricing changes for apps and in-app purchases on the App Store in a number of countries from 6 February 2025.
The information is relevant for users of all platforms
These changes are related to the new gambling licensing rules in Vietnam that came into force recently.
Apple will stand trial in London in a class action lawsuit worth £1.5 billion ($1.9 billion). The corporation is accused of monopolising the App Store, which violates UK and EU competition laws.
The game is available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad Air and iPad Pro devices
Assassin's Creed Shadows is scheduled for release on 15 November
Microsoft has announced its plans to launch a mobile game shop in July. This will be a web shop that will initially offer games from Microsoft.
Popular video platform TikTok is allegedly violating Apple's app rules by offering some users the option to buy their coins directly from its website. TikTok appears to have given some iOS users the option to "try to top up at tiktok.com to avoid in-app fees," i.e. Apple's 30 per cent commission on purchases.
Apple has decided to remove apps that use artificial intelligence to create nude images from its App Store. This decision was made in response to increased concerns about the privacy and ethics of such apps.
