Apple has agreed to open iOS in Brazil to alternative app marketplaces and payment systems, following a settlement with CADE after disputes over its App Store policies.
Apple has also introduced a new commission structure for app sales
Jun 19, 2026
11:37 am
What's the storyApple has announced a major change in its App Store policies for Brazil.
The tech giant will now allow developers to distribute apps through approved third-party app stores and payment methods.
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iOS users in Brazil will now be able to install alternative app marketplaces.
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Apple will allow alternative app marketplaces and third-party payments in Brazil starting with iOS 26.5, following a CADE…
App developers can now distribute apps through alternative app marketplaces in Brazil, as part of a broader set of changes in the…
Apple will allow developers to distribute apps via third-party marketplaces and process transactions outside its ecosystem.
If it doesn’t follow through, the company could be subject to a hefty fine.
Apple’s grip on iPhone app distribution is loosening in another major market: Brazil.
We knew this was coming thanks to a settlement Apple made with Brazil’s competition watchdog last year, but now it’s…
