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Fortnite Banned on iPhones Amid Apple Legal Battle

5/17/2025

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Fortnite has been pulled from iPhones worldwide after Apple denied its resubmission to the U.S. and E.U. App Stores. This clash, rooted in a protracted legal feud over App Store payment practices and antitrust concerns, leaves players globally unable to access the beloved game, amplifying tensions between the tech giants.

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Story summary

Fortnite has been pulled from iPhones worldwide after Apple denied its resubmission to the U.S. and E.U. App Stores. This clash, rooted in a protracted legal feud over App Store payment practices and antitrust concerns, leaves players globally unable to access the beloved game, amplifying tensions between the tech giants.