Apple temporarily barred from terminating Australian betting-app developer account
( September 18, 2026, 08:05 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Tech giant Apple has been temporarily barred by Australia's Federal Court from terminating the developer account used to distribute Perth-based startup PlayWest's online-betting app. In orders published Thursday, Judge Craig Colvin restrained Apple from giving effect to the termination notice until trial or further order and directed it to restore and maintain PlayWest’s developer account, App Store availability and Apple Pay API access until Sept. 24.Court orders are attached....
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