Epic Games seeks mandatory access to Apple tools for rival app stores, Australian court hears
By Saloni Sinha ( December 17, 2025, 07:11 GMT | Insight) -- Apple should be ordered to provide “mandatory access” to the tools and technology required to support competing app-distribution channels and in-app payment solutions on its iOS operating system, Epic Games told an Australian court. However, Apple argued that the “mandatory” license relief was not open to Epic and shouldn't be further entertained by the court.Apple should be ordered to provide “mandatory access” to the tools and technology required to support competing app-distribution channels and in-app payment solutions on its iOS operating system, Epic Games told an Australian court....
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