Apple loosens App Store rules in Brazil

Apple is now permitting developers in Brazil to distribute iOS apps via alternative app stores and process payments outside its ecosystem. This move aligns with agreements made with Brazil's competition regulator, CADE, and follows similar concessions in the EU and Japan. These changes represent a further erosion of Apple's tight control over its app distribution model, which has been challenged by regulators globally. The company is introducing new safeguards, including app notarization and authorization for third-party marketplaces, to protect users.