iOS 26.5 adds new setting for alternative app marketplaces in Brazil
Apple has introduced a new setting in iOS 26.5 that allows Brazilian users to select alternative app marketplaces. This change follows a settlement with Brazil's competition authority, CADE, regarding the App Store's regulations. While the exact timeline for enabling alternative app distribution remains unclear, the new setting indicates a shift towards a more flexible app marketplace model in Brazil.
- ▪The new 'App Installation' option allows users to manage their default app marketplace.
- ▪Currently, the setting only shows the App Store as the default option.
- ▪Apple's agreement with CADE includes provisions for charging fees on alternative app distributions.
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