News Summary

• The EU’s Digital Markets Act antitrust legislation passed last year will force Apple to allow users to install third-party apps from outside the iOS App Store, a process known as sideloading..
• Of course, if required, Apple can flip the switch to enable sideloading in more countries.A recent report revealed that Japan is also preparing its own antitrust legislation that would force Apple to enable sideloading in iOS..
• The deadline for companies to comply with the DMA legislation is March 7.9to5Mac reported last year that iOS 16.2 introduced a new internal system that allows Apple to restrict system features based on the user’s location..
• Given the current situation, it seems quite likely that Apple will eventually make sideloading available globally rather than handling the situation individually for each country that passes new antitrust legislation.FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links..
• Similar to the EU, Japan also wants Apple to allow developers to implement alternative payment methods in their apps.At the same time, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) also seems ready to force Apple to allow sideloading on the iPhone and iPad..
• The company has been secretly working to comply with the DMA since last year.Apple’s VP of Software Craig Federighi acknowledged last year that the company will have to comply with EU legislation..