Overview

• Justice Jonathan Beach ruled that Apple and Google breached Section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act by restricting sideloading and alternative payment options.
• The court dismissed Epic Games’ claims of unconscionable conduct and certain consumer-law breaches.
• Two consolidated class actions by Australian developers and consumers can now pursue compensation potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Epic Games announced that Fortnite and the Epic Games Store will return to iOS in Australia at an unspecified date.
• Apple and Google said they will review the full written judgment—spanning over 2,000 pages—before considering appeals or policy changes.