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The week ending 23 October
Five questions on that week’s stories. Every answer links to the story behind it.
The weekly quiz
The week ending 23 October
Question 1 of 5
When do most of the Federal Court’s orders opening Australian iPhones to rival app stores start?
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Answer: C. 1 March 2027
Most of the orders start at noon Melbourne time on 1 March 2027. Apple can ask the court to push that to 3 May 2027.
Read the story: Court orders Apple to open Australian iPhones to rival app stores
Question 2 of 5
What does WordPress say site owners need to fix the two critical PHP flaws?
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Answer: A. A PHP update on the server, installed by the host or developer
WordPress says no WordPress update is required or planned. The fix is a new version of PHP on the server, which your host or developer installs.
Read the story: PHP’s critical fixes are out. Has your website been patched?
Question 3 of 5
What is the maximum penalty under the Digital Duty of Care bill introduced on 15 October?
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Answer: D. $109.2 million
The bill would require online services to keep Australian users safe, with penalties of up to $109.2 million. It isn’t law yet.
Read the story: New online safety duty could reach apps, games and websites
Question 4 of 5
What does Safari 27 now block?
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Answer: B. Trackers that turn an email address into a persistent tracking ID
Apple’s WebKit team says Safari 27 blocks network access to identity resolution services, which turn an email address entered at login or sign-up into a persistent tracking ID.
Question 5 of 5
What is the new price of Amazon Prime’s annual plan in Australia?
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Answer: C. $99
Amazon’s Australian site now lists Prime at $99 a year or $12.99 a month after the free trial. Information Age reports the old prices were $79 and $9.99.
Read the story: Amazon Prime rises to $99 a year in Australia
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