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Apple to appeal Australian court ruling on iOS app store access

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Share Apple has announced plans to seek a stay and appeal an Australian federal court ruling that mandates the company to open its iOS platform to rival app stores and alternative payment systems. Apple is a software and consumer electronics company based in Cupertino.

The court’s decision, which also requires Apple to readmit the game Fortnite to its Australian App Store, stems from findings that the tech giant misused market power in violation of Australia’s competition law. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy.

Key facts

  • Share Apple has — announced: plans to seek a stay and appeal an Australian federal court ruling that mandates the company to open its iOS platform to rival app stores and alternative payment systems
  • The court’s decision, which also — requires: Apple to readmit the game Fortnite to its Australian App Store, stems from findings that the tech giant misused market power in violation of Australia’s competition law

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