Apple to Permit Third-Party App Stores in Brazil Following New Settlement
In a significant move, Apple has agreed to allow third-party app stores in Brazil after its board approved a settlement proposal. While Apple will continue to charge fees for transactions, the precise fee details were not disclosed. The company must also use neutral language when informing users about third-party stores and payments. In a statement shared with 9to5Mac, Apple expressed concerns over new privacy and security risks but reassured it is developing safeguards to mitigate potential threats.
Opening Up iOS to Third-Party Options Worldwide
Japan recently enacted the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), prompting Apple to enable third-party app stores and alternative payment processing options in the country to comply with the new law. This adds to a growing list of countries pushing for more open app ecosystems on iOS, challenging Apple’s long-standing monopoly on app distribution through the App Store.
User Poll: Experience with Alternative App Stores
Advocates Call for a Global Adoption
As several countries implement or propose legislation requiring Apple to open iOS to third-party app stores and payment systems, calls grow louder for Apple to extend these changes globally. Consumers and regulators alike aim to foster more competitive, flexible, and user-friendly ecosystems on Apple devices around the world.
