Apple has announced that developers in Brazil can now distribute iOS apps through alternative app stores and use external payment processors, following an agreement with Brazil's competition regulator CADE. The changes mirror similar openings in the EU and Japan, and include a notarization process for apps distributed outside the App Store, authorization requirements for alternative marketplaces, and child protection rules. Apple will apply its 5% Core Technology Commission fee to apps distributed via the App Store, web, or alternative marketplaces. Developers must agree to updated license terms by July 6, 2026.
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