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Australia is the focus of recent developments involving tech regulation and sports broadcasting. A federal court has ordered Apple to allow rival app stores and direct downloads on iPhones in the country, with compliance required by March 2027, while live coverage of a cricket Test match between South Africa and Australia is also available.
A Federal Court of Australia ruling forces Apple to open iPhones to rival app stores and sideloading from March 2027, bars extra fees on alternative payment systems, and brought Fortnite back to the App Store immediately.
An Australian federal judge has ordered Apple to let iPhone users install apps from third-party stores and websites starting March 1, 2027, following a long antitrust fight with Epic Games. Apple says it will appeal.
South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test 2026 live stream: where to watch — October 18, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. SAST / 7:30 a.m. GMT / 3:30 a.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. IST / 5:30 p.m. AEDT at St George’s Park, Gqeberha.