This move, similar to eu changes, could boost competition and innovation but raises security concerns As hinted by the first beta of ios 26.2, apple will allow users in japan to install alternative app stores on their devices when it’s released Japan becomes a key test case for global app market reforms.
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The move marks japan as the 29th country to gain access to.
That buffer is new for apple on this kind of regulation.
