Marcus Mendes / 9to5Mac : An Australian federal judge rules Apple must let Australian iPhone users install apps from third-party app stores starting March 1, 2027; Apple plans to appeal — An Australian federal judge has ordered Apple to make sweeping changes to its App Store rules following a years-long antitrust battle with Epic Games.
An Australian federal judge rules Apple must let Australian iPhone users install apps from third-party app stores starting March 1, 2027; Apple plans to appeal (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac)
In short
An Australian federal judge has ordered Apple to allow Australian iPhone users to install apps from third-party app stores, including Google Play, starting March 1, 2027. Apple plans to appeal the decision. This ruling is part of a broader antitrust investigation into the tech industry and aims to protect consumers and encourage competition.
Key points
- Apple must allow third-party app stores on iPhones.: Apple must allow third-party app stores on iPhones.
- This ruling aims to protect consumers and encourage competition.: This ruling aims to protect consumers and encourage competition.
- The ruling takes effect on March 1, 2027.: The ruling takes effect on March 1, 2027.