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Apple antitrust litigation in Australia

Overview

The Australian Federal Court ruled that Apple engaged in antitrust conduct by maintaining a closed ecosystem and violating competition laws. As a result, the court ordered Apple to open its iOS platform to third-party app stores and allow developers to use alternative payment systems. The ruling also mandates that Apple readmit Fortnite to the Australian App Store.

While the structural changes and the ability for developers to use alternative distribution and payment methods are scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2027, Apple has announced plans to appeal the decision. This legal challenge is expected to delay the implementation of the court orders.

Entities

Australia · Fortnite · Epic Games · Apple · Federal Court of Australia

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The Australian Federal Court found that Apple misused its market power in violation of competition law. cryptobriefing.com · www.macrumors.com · www.digitaltrends.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Apple must allow competing app stores and alternative payment services starting March 1, 2027. www.macrumors.com · www.digitaltrends.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Developers must be provided with tools for alternative distribution on substantially the same terms as App Store distribution. www.macrumors.com · www.digitaltrends.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The ruling applies to users whose Apple Account region is set to Australia. www.macrumors.com · www.digitaltrends.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Apple plans to seek a stay and appeal the Australian Federal Court ruling. cryptobriefing.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The court ordered Apple to readmit Fortnite to the Australian App Store. cryptobriefing.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Apple is prohibited from charging for purchases made through alternative payment services or websites in apps distributed outside the App Store. www.macrumors.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Apps downloaded outside the App Store must undergo an automated security or privacy scan and be notarized. www.macrumors.com

Timeline

6 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Apple to appeal Australian court order to open iOS platform
Apple is appealing an Australian Federal Court ruling that requires the company to allow rival app stores and alternative payment systems on iOS starting in March 2027.
6 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
Fortnite returns to Australian App Store following court ruling
Fortnite is returning to the Australian App Store after a Federal Court ruling ordered Apple to open its iOS platform to third-party app stores and alternative payment systems.

Sources

batista70phone.com · cryptobriefing.com · digitaltrends.com · gsmarena.com · guides.macrumors.com · iphonesoft.fr · ithome.com · latestly.com · press-start.com.au · punto-informatico.it · superapple.cz · time.news