iPhones in Australia will get other app stores.
By Gene B. Geraissati, Founder & Tech Curator | OTN 60 video
What happened
A court in Australia ordered Apple to let people download iPhone apps from other stores and websites, not just the App Store. Developers will also be able to offer other ways to pay. The changes start on March 1st, 2027.
Why it matters
That could mean lower prices, because developers won’t have to pay Apple’s fee on every purchase. Apps from outside will still need a safety check. And after the same case, Fortnite is coming back to the Australian App Store.
OTN take
Our take: this is an official court order, but Apple says it will appeal, so the date could change. Outside Australia, nothing changes for now. But Europe and Japan already pushed Apple in the same direction.
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Sources
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