An Australian court just opened the iPhone's doors a little wider

Australia's Federal Court has ordered Apple to allow third-party app stores on iPhones in Australia from March 2027, after finding the company's App Store conduct broke competition law. Justice Beach delivered the decision on 22 October in the long-running case brought by Epic Games. Apple says it disagrees with parts of the ruling and will seek a stay and appeal — but as it stands, Australian developers and phone owners are set to get real choice in where apps come from and how they are paid for.

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