Apple has officially opened its iOS ecosystem in Brazil, allowing developers to distribute apps through alternative marketplaces and utilize third-party payment systems following a settlement with local regulators.
Key Points
- Users running iOS 26.5 or later can now set alternative app marketplaces as their default platform for software installation.
- Developers can integrate third-party payment providers or direct users to external websites for transactions, subject to new commission structures.
- All apps distributed outside the App Store must undergo a mandatory Notarization review process to identify malware and security threats.
- New parental controls and age-rating requirements are enforced for all apps, including those using alternative payment methods, to protect younger users.
- Apple introduced a 5% Core Technology Commission for apps distributed via alternative marketplaces and adjusted commission rates for App Store transactions.