New regulation is in development to allow Japan companies to have their App Store competitors on mobile platforms and allow payments to be processed via local financial companies.
No exact details on upcoming regulation is yet know.
Nikkei Asia: Japan to crack down on Apple and Google app store monopolies
References:
- Japan prepares regulation requiring Apple to allow sideloading in iOS
- Japan Preparing EU-Style Law to Force Apple to Allow App Sideloading and More
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