iOS 26.2 to allow third-party app stores in Japan ahead of regulatory deadline
tosh Wednesday, November 05, 2025
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Apple plans to allow third-party app stores on iPhones in Japan as part of the upcoming iOS 26.2 release, in response to regulatory changes in the country. This would mark a significant shift in Apple's longstanding policy of maintaining strict control over app distribution on its platform.
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