Apple is now permitting third-party app stores on iOS devices in Brazil, following an agreement with the country's competition regulator, CADE. Developers distributing apps outside of Apple's App Store will face a 5% Core Technology Fee on in-app purchases. While these alternative stores and their apps require Apple's approval and a "Notarization" review process, it is less stringent than the standard App Store review, aiming to balance security with reduced fees. AI
RANK_REASON Regulatory action forcing a major platform change for a dominant tech company. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
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