Apple is rolling out big changes to iOS Brazil, giving developers more freedom with app distribution and payments starting with iOS 26.5. The move comes after a deal with Brazil’s competition authority. This changes how apps and payments work on iPhones in Brazil. This means alternative app marketplaces, different payment systems, or linking directly to websites for transactions. Apps outside the App Store won’t go through full App Review, but Apple added a “Notarization” process to check for malware and basic functionality. Apple also adjusted its business terms. App Store commission drops to 10 percent for small developers and subscriptions after the first year, or 21 percent for other digital goods. Apple In-App Purchase adds a 5 percent processing fee.… Read More
Apple opens iOS Brazil to third party app stores and other payment options
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