Apple To Allow Alternative App Stores and More on iOS in Brazil by April

Apple to allow alternative app stores and third-party payments on iOS in Brazil by April 2026.
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Apple To Allow Alternative App Stores and More on iOS in Brazil by April
Apple Opens iOS to Alternative App Stores in Brazil — Here’s What It Means for iPhone Users Starting in April 2026, iPhone users in Brazil will finally be able to download apps from sources other than Apple’s App Store — a major shift driven by local regulatory pressure. Apple has agreed to permit alternative app stores, third-party in-app payment systems, and direct links to external purchasing options on iOS devices in the country. This move, confirmed by legal news outlet MLex and Brazilian tech blog Tecnoblog, marks Brazil as the latest market where Apple is relaxing its long-standing control over iOS app distribution. Credit: Google Why Is Apple Making This Change in Brazil? The change isn’t voluntary. Brazilian antitrust regulators have been scrutinizing Apple’s App Store practices for years, arguing that the company’s restrictions stifle competition and limit consumer choice. Under a formal agreement with Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), Apple must imple…