Get the latest tech news

Apple Opens iOS To Alternative App Stores, Payment Systems in Japan


Apple has announced a sweeping set of changes to iOS in Japan that will allow alternative app marketplaces, third-party payment processing, and non-WebKit browser engines -- all to comply with Japan's Mobile Software Competition Act, which takes effect December 18. The changes, now available in iOS ...

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Slashdot

Read more on:

Photo of Apple

Apple

Photo of Japan

Japan

Photo of iOS

iOS

Related news:

News photo

Apple's biggest wins and misses of 2025

News photo

Valve Is Running Apple's Playbook in Reverse

News photo

Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan