03:43 PM EST, 03/08/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Apple ( AAPL ) said Friday it agreed to reinstate Epic Games Sweden's developer account, a day after the European Commission said it was seeking "further explanations" on the recent decision to terminate the account.

"Following conversations with Epic, they have committed to follow the rules, including our [Digital Markets Act] policies," Apple ( AAPL ) said in a statement to MT Newswires. "As a result, Epic Sweden AB has been permitted to re-sign the developer agreement and accepted into the Apple Developer Program,"

Fortnite maker Epic said it was informed about the reinstatement by Apple ( AAPL ).

"This sends a strong signal to developers that the European Commission will act swiftly to enforce the Digital Markets Act and hold gatekeepers accountable," Epic said. "We are moving forward as planned to launch the Epic Games Store and bring Fortnite back to iOS in Europe."

The EC did not immediately reply to MT Newswires' request for comment.

Apple ( AAPL ) shares rose 1.2% in recent Friday trading.

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