What the court decided

The Federal Court of Australia ordered Apple to open the iPhone to rival app stores. The ruling is one of the most concrete moves yet against Apple's control over app distribution.

Fortnite is back

Epic Games said Fortnite returned to the Australian App Store a day after the court order. The game is once again available in the store.

Why it matters

Apple has long required apps to be installed only through its own store. The ruling, even if limited to one country, breaks that model and could set a precedent for similar cases elsewhere.

Open questions

The scope of the ruling, Apple's right to appeal and when rival stores will actually open remain unclear.