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3. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

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On June 18, Reuters reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will permit developers in Brazil to distribute iOS apps through alternative marketplaces and use payment options outside its in-app system under an agreement with antitrust regulator CADE.

The company said developers using the App Store in Brazil can include alternative payment methods. It can also direct users to external websites to complete transactions, growing distribution and payment flexibility.

The tech giant said the shift introduces “new options for developers.” However, the corporation cautioned that alternative distribution and payment channels may elevate risks, including fraud, malware, scams, and privacy threats.

Separately, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) said it will apply safeguards such as app notarization, marketplace authorization, and protections for minors, given that Apps distributed outside the App Store will not receive the same level of review.

The firm pointed out that developers can adopt the changes immediately with iOS 26.5.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) designs, manufactures, and sells smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories, as well as a variety of connected services. It functions in the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Japan, and the Rest of the Asia Pacific.