The Japanese government is introducing laws that will require Apple to allow users nationwide to download apps outside their official app stores.Japan is opening up the App Store to competitionThe

The Japanese government is introducing laws that will require Apple to allow users nationwide to download apps outside their official app stores.

Japan is opening up the App Store to competitionJapan is opening up the App Store to competition

The two tech giants face regulations from various countries to open their platforms and let users install apps from third-party sources. For example, Europe’s Digital Markets Act will compel companies like Apple to provide options that allow third-party app stores on their platforms and alternative payment systems.

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