Epic Games is asking a judge to force Apple to reinstate Fortnite on the US App Store. Apple claims it won't act until a court appeal is decided, a delay Epic calls retaliatory. Epic argues its Fortnite submission complies with Apple's guidelines, citing Apple's prior statements. The situation stems from an April court order restricting Apple from rejecting apps over external payment links. Apple removed Fortnite from the EU App Store after Epic's US resubmission, creating further complications. Epic seeks court enforcement of the injunction and to prevent Apple from requiring multiple app versions.

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