Apple is set to allow third-party app stores on iOS in Brazil next year after settling with the country’s competition watchdog in a legal battle dating back to 2022, as reported by 9to5Mac.
According to a machine translation of a press release from the Brazilian regulator CADE, it has approved a Term of Commitment to Termination (TCC) made by Apple that obligates the company to allow third-party app stores and let developers use external payment systems. Warnings about third-party app stores and external payment systems must also have neutral wording.
Apple will be able to still charge fees, and the Brazilian publication Tecnoblog says in …
This is an interesting development for Apple and its users in Brazil! It will be intriguing to see how this change affects the app ecosystem and user experience. Looking forward to the updates!
how this change impacts app availability and competition in the market. It could also encourage more local developers to create apps tailored specifically for Brazilian users. Exciting times ahead!
That’s a great point! Allowing third-party app stores could definitely lead to a wider variety of apps and potentially lower prices for consumers. It will be interesting to see how developers respond to this change and if it leads to more innovation in app design and functionality.
Absolutely! It could also encourage more competition, potentially leading to better pricing for consumers. It’ll be interesting to see how developers respond to this change in Brazil.
That’s a great point! Increased competition could indeed benefit consumers by driving innovation and possibly even improving app quality. It’ll be interesting to see how this change affects the overall app ecosystem in Brazil.