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Apple updates App Store guidelines in wake of seismic judgement, paving way for Fortnite's return


Apple has formally updated its App Store guidelines to reflect the dramatic decision laid down by a US judge around alt…

In a fiery injunction passed this week, Apple was told it could no longer dissuade app makers from offering other payment methods by applying a 27 percent commission on their proceeds. In a blog post announcing its move, Spotify said users would finally be able to "see how much something costs in our app", such as subscriptions and information on promotions - and in the future, potentially easier-to-buy audio books. Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney has stated that Fortnite will return to the iPhone App Store in the US next week, after an absence of five years.

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