Apple to Allow Third-Party App Stores on iOS in Brazil, Says Engadget
The move expands app distribution outside the App Store in the country, according to the tech publication.
According to Engadget, Apple will open up iOS in Brazil to third-party app stores, allowing users in the country to access alternatives to the App Store to download apps within the company's ecosystem.
The change, according to the publication, marks a new phase in the loosening of Apple's software distribution model, which has historically been centered on the App Store as the primary channel for iPhone apps.
Also according to Engadget, the arrival of third-party stores in Brazil follows a trend of increasing regulatory pressure on major digital platforms across different markets, particularly regarding issues such as competition, fees charged to developers, and control over distribution channels.
The report does not detail, in the provided excerpt, implementation timelines, technical rules for these stores, or which companies will be allowed to operate alternative marketplaces on iOS in Brazil.
- Apple opens up third-party app stores in Brazil · engadget.com
Will Apple allow third-party app stores in Brazil?
Yes, according to Engadget, Apple will open up iOS in Brazil to third-party app stores, allowing users to download apps from alternative marketplaces outside the official App Store.
Why is Apple allowing alternative app stores in Brazil?
The move follows a trend of increasing regulatory pressure on major digital platforms regarding competition, developer fees, and control over app distribution channels.
When will third-party app stores be available on iOS in Brazil?
The report does not detail implementation timelines, technical rules, or which companies will be allowed to operate alternative marketplaces in the country yet.