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Apple opens up to alternative app stores in Japan, but warns of privacy and security risks

Phone users in Japan can now download apps from marketplaces other than Apple’s App Store as the tech giant complies with new laws.
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Apple To Allow Alternative App Stores And External Payments In Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple said it will allow alternative app stores in Japan and permit developers to process payments for digital goods and services outside its in-app purchase

Apple, Google Announce Major Changes In Japan As New App Competition Law Takes Effect

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Google-parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) have announced significant changes.

Epic Games accuses Apple of ‘competition-crushing’ junk fees as battle continues

Another country, another continuation of the ongoing antitrust battle between Epic Games and Apple over third-party app stores. While

Japan App Store Gets Alternative Marketplaces, Third-Party Payments and More

Apple today introduced several changes to the App Store in Japan to meet the requirements of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) that goes into effect on December 18. The MSCA is similar to Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA) so the Japanese App Store will work a lot like the EU App Store,

Apple, Google make big changes as another country greenlights alternate app store & payments

Apple and Google have introduced major changes to app store billing and user choice in another country to comply with competition laws.
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