Apple Expands App Store Options in Brazil After Regulatory Deal

WHO:

Techmeme - Apple, competition watchdog CADE

WHAT:

Techmeme - Apple has opened iOS to alternative app marketplaces in Brazil.

Techmeme - Apple has changed its App Store commission structure following a settlement with CADE.

TechCrunch - The changes allow app developers to distribute apps through alternative app marketplaces in Brazil.

WHERE:

Techmeme - Brazil

WHEN:

Techmeme - The changes started today.

WHY:

Techmeme - The changes are part of a broader set of actions following a settlement with the competition watchdog CADE.

HOW:

Techmeme - Apple is implementing a new commission structure for the App Store as part of the regulatory deal.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 18:03 UTC)

Apple has opened iOS to alternative app marketplaces in Brazil, allowing developers to distribute their apps outside of the traditional App Store. This change comes as part of a broader set of actions following a settlement with Brazil's competition watchdog, CADE, which also includes a new commission structure for the App Store. These changes are effective immediately, marking a significant shift in how Apple operates in the Brazilian market.