A report from last year stated that Apple is preparing to make changes to iOS to allow for app downloads through channels other than the App Store, according to the new regulations set by the EU, which will take effect in 2024. However, it is expected that this functionality will only be available for users within the EU. Other countries may also follow suit.
Nikkei Asia reported on the progress made by the regulatory agency in Japan, which is preparing to issue a directive requiring Apple and Google to open up their stores to allow users to download apps from other developers. It is estimated that this matter will be considered by the legislature next year. There are four key areas that will be examined: app store and payment methods, search, browsers, and operating systems. Detailed information is expected to be released in the early part of the year.
The report reveals that Apple’s plan is to enable additional downloads to the store only for users in countries with specific legislation, rather than opening it up to all users worldwide.
TLDR: Apple is making preparations to comply with new EU regulations that will allow for app downloads outside of the App Store. Japan is also considering directives to open up app stores to other developers. The focus will be on app store access, payment methods, search, browsers, and operating systems. This change is expected to have limited impact outside of the EU.
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