Apple won't be forced into allowing third party app marketplaces in Brazil, for now

A Federal Civil Court judge ruled that Apple will not be required to enable sideloading in Brazil, meaning that the iPhone maker can continue to distribute apps exclusively via the App Store.Apple won't be forced into enabling sideloading in Brazil, per a new court ruling.The decision comes a week after Apple was previously ordered to allow third-party app marketplaces in Brazil. The company was initially supposed to bring this functionality to end-users within 90 days of the ruling, or else it would face daily fines of more than $40,000.Apple fought the original ruling of the Brazilian federal court, saying that the proposed changes would outright harm the privacy and security of iPhone and iPad users. Now, a different judge has allowed the company to continue with its existing app distribution system, which effectively forces app developers to go through the iOS App Store, until a final determination is made. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Mar 19, 2025 - 23:03
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Apple won't be forced into allowing third party app marketplaces in Brazil, for now
A Federal Civil Court judge ruled that Apple will not be required to enable sideloading in Brazil, meaning that the iPhone maker can continue to distribute apps exclusively via the App Store.

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Apple won't be forced into enabling sideloading in Brazil, per a new court ruling.

The decision comes a week after Apple was previously ordered to allow third-party app marketplaces in Brazil. The company was initially supposed to bring this functionality to end-users within 90 days of the ruling, or else it would face daily fines of more than $40,000.

Apple fought the original ruling of the Brazilian federal court, saying that the proposed changes would outright harm the privacy and security of iPhone and iPad users. Now, a different judge has allowed the company to continue with its existing app distribution system, which effectively forces app developers to go through the iOS App Store, until a final determination is made.


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