A federal judge is pressing Apple to approve Fortnite's submission for the U.S. App Store, or explain why it hasn't done so, citing a court order. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is frustrated with Apple's lack of compliance, suggesting potential contempt charges. This follows a lengthy legal battle over the App Store's policies, where Epic Games seeks to allow links to external payment options. Apple has delayed action on the submission pending the outcome of ongoing legal proceedings. The judge demands accountability from Apple officials about compliance with the court's decisions.
"Apple is fully capable of resolving this issue without further briefing or a hearing," Rogers reminds the tech giant, before adding that Apple name the company official who's responsible for ensuring compliance with the court's decision.
Rogers also suggests that Apple will need to return to court to explain if the situation is not addressed. This follows her earlier ruling, where the judge skewered Apple for attempting to route around the court's orders and accused the tech company of lying under oath.
Reading between the lines, the demand for the name of the Apple official in the new filing suggests that Rogers is not above considering contempt charges for failing to comply with the court's injunction.
After winning the right to include links to external payment mechanisms in its app, Epic Games resubmitted Fortnite to the U.S. App Store. However, Apple told the game maker that it decided not to take action on Epic Games' submission until after the Ninth Circuit rules on Apple's pending request for a partial stay of the new injunction.
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