This is what I received from Apple support:
"App names are considered to be in use as soon as an app record is created in App Store Connect. The name is reserved for the localizations that are saved to the app record, and remains reserved while the app is in development. If an app name appears to be in use but the app doesn't appear on the App Store, it's possible that the app isn't released to the App Store yet."
Me too. My app has been in review since August 12.
I have corresponded with an Apple employee who apparently while being my contact, has no knowledge or ability to help.
This is what I received from Apple support:
"App names are considered to be in use as soon as an app record is created in App Store Connect. The name is reserved for the localizations that are saved to the app record, and remains reserved while the app is in development. If an app name appears to be in use but the app doesn't appear on the App Store, it's possible that the app isn't released to the App Store yet."
Me too. My app has been in review since August 12.
I have corresponded with an Apple employee who apparently while being my contact, has no knowledge or ability to help.