Fortnite returns to iPhones, but only in the EU.

Reason: New EU law (DMA) forces Apple to allow alternative app stores.

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DMA lets Fortnite bypass Apple's App Store rules and fees.

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Flashback: Epic vs. Apple fight started in 2020 over in-app purchases.

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Epic offered discounts outside App Store, cutting into Apple's 30% revenue share.

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Apple retaliated by removing Fortnite from the App Store.

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EU's DMA gives Epic a win: official Fortnite app through alternative stores.

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Bad news for non-EU players: Fortnite app still unavailable (for now).

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Apple Halts Epic’s iOS Game Store Plans: Letest News

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