Apple has decided not to take action regarding Fortnite's potential return to the US App Store, despite ongoing discussions between Epic Games and the company. The situation remains unresolved as both parties navigate the complexities of the legal and regulatory environment surrounding the game's reinstatement.

Apple and Epic Games have resolved their legal issues, allowing Fortnite to be restored to the App Store without the need for an in-person court appearance. The agreement comes after a judge ordered Apple to comply with previous rulings regarding the game's approval, enabling both companies to avoid further legal entanglements for now.

A federal judge ruled that Apple violated a court injunction by restricting developers' ability to communicate alternative purchasing methods in its iOS App Store. Following this ruling, Apple updated its App Review Guidelines, allowing developers to include buttons and links for external purchases. As a result, the Amazon Kindle app can now enable users to buy books directly within the app for the first time.

The article discusses Epic Games' recent resubmission of its Fortnite app to the App Store for review, following a previous rejection. Despite this attempt, they have not received any response from Apple regarding the status of the application. The ongoing dispute between the two companies continues to affect Fortnite's availability on iOS devices.

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that Apple executive Alex Roman lied under oath regarding the company's commission fees during the Epic Games trial. The judge's findings suggest Apple may face criminal contempt charges for deceptive practices, including withholding evidence related to a key meeting involving CEO Tim Cook.

Apple is seeking to prevent an overhaul of its App Store as the legal appeal by Epic Games progresses, which could significantly alter the platform's operations and fees. This move comes amidst ongoing litigation regarding App Store policies and competition practices. The outcome of the appeal could have far-reaching implications for app developers and the tech industry as a whole.