A judge ruled that Apple can no longer collect fees on purchases made outside its apps and cannot restrict developers from directing users to external payment options. This follows Epic Games' ongoing legal battle against Apple, with the judge citing Apple's willful non-compliance with a previous injunction. The judge referred the case for potential criminal contempt proceedings. Epic Games plans to reinstate Fortnite on the US App Store next week, offering a peace proposal to Apple contingent on worldwide adoption of the ruling. Apple has yet to comment.

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