Australian court orders Apple to open iPhone to rival App Stores and alternative payments

MacDailyNews
Oct 23, 2026, 2:25 pm184 pts
Australia’s Federal Court has ordered Apple to allow competing app stores, direct app downloads from websites, and alternative in-app payment options for iPhone users with Australian Apple Accounts. The changes take effect at noon Melbourne time on March 1, 2027, though Apple may seek a court-approved…

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