Overview
Global regulators and courts are imposing structural and behavioral remedies on mobile platform gatekeepers—alternative app distribution, third-party in-app payments, and reinstatement of delisted apps—alongside EU digital-markets-act obligations.
Timeline
- 2026-10-22: Australia Federal Court (Epic Games v Apple FCA 1552) orders alternative iOS distribution and third-party payments for Australian users; Fortnite reinstatement; compliance window from 1 March 2027 (extendable); Apple to appeal (2026-10-22-epic-games-v-apple-australia-app-store-injunctions, 2026-10-22-epic-apple-australia-mlex-remedies)
- Remedies limited to Australia—Epic’s global relief bid rejected
Key Players
Analysis
Australian orders align with EU/US enforcement thread but remain geographically scoped; developers worldwide watch for template effects on contracts and SDK policy even when rulings are territorial.