Source: The Verge
Summary
Brazil has become the latest country to challenge Apple’s control over iPhone app distribution. According to the Brazilian government, Apple will be required to allow users to install apps from outside the App Store, marking a significant shift in the company’s grip on the market. The decision comes after a similar ruling in the European Union. Apple has not commented on the matter.
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Apple’s App Store dominance is being slowly dismantled, piece by piece. Brazil is the latest country to take a stand, forcing Apple to open up its walled garden. This means users will soon be able to install apps from outside the App Store, because freedom. The EU already did this, and now Brazil is following suit. Because who needs a monopoly on apps, anyway?
Author: Evan Null
