Australian court orders Apple to open the iPhone to rival app stores
The Australian Federal Court ruled against Apple's App Store monopoly, forcing the company to open the iPhone to competing app stores. The ruling specifically addressed the ban on Fortnite and ordered its reinstatement. This decision reflects regulatory pressure globally on Apple's closed ecosystem and app distribution practices.
Key points
- Australian court ordered Apple to support rival app stores on iPhone
- Fortnite is now allowed to return to the App Store
- Decision reflects broader global regulatory push against app ecosystem control
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