Australia requires Apple to open iOS ecosystem for alternative marketplaces

Australia requires Apple to open iOS ecosystem for alternative marketplaces

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Danis Tazetdinov

Oct 30

Australian court forces Apple to open iOS platform for alternative marketplaces – similar to DMA requirements in EU.

Per 9to5Mac:

Among the practices singled out by the judge were:

• Blocking app downloads and installations outside the App Store

• Preventing developers from distributing apps through alternative channels

• Requiring developers to use Apple’s in-app payment system

• Prohibiting links to alternative payment methods

• Requiring developers to offer content purchased elsewhere through Apple’s in-app purchase system as well.

• Preventing developers from handling refunds directly

These changes must be implemented by March 2027.

Apple did not comment the decision yet.

References:

• Australia demands Apple make DMA-like changes to App Store by March 2027

• Apple must open iPhone to alternative app stores in Australia after Epic Games ruling

• Fortnite Returning to Australian App Store After Court Ruling

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