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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

Context: Third-party app stores must be allowed on iPhones in Australia from March 1, 2027; Apple plans to appeal, and Epic says Fortnite returns tomorrow.

From 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…

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Thursday, October 22, 2026, ranked 25
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Opens a second distribution channel for iPhone apps in Australia.
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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 · Keeping Up with Silicon Valley