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

Core Insights - Epic Games has submitted Fortnite to Apple's App Store following a recent court ruling that favors the game maker, allowing it to link to its website to avoid Apple's commissions [1][2] - The ruling has significant implications for app development economics on iPhones, as it enables developers to bypass Apple's in-app payment fees, which range from 15% to 30% [3] Group 1 - Fortnite was removed from iPhones and iPads in 2020 after Epic Games attempted to avoid Apple's commissions by linking to its website [1] - The recent court ruling prohibits Apple from charging commissions on link-outs and dictates how those links can be presented [1][2] - Apple retains the right to reject Fortnite's submission and is currently appealing the recent ruling [2] Group 2 - The ruling has prompted other developers, such as Amazon and Spotify, to update their apps to direct customers to their websites for payments, thereby avoiding Apple's fees [3] - An example of this change is Amazon's Kindle app, which now includes a button linking to its website for book purchases, a shift from its previous policy [4]