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Japan's New Law Empowers iPhone Users Against Apple

8/9/2025

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Japan's groundbreaking Mobile Software Competition Act, set to take effect in December 2025, will empower iPhone users by requiring Apple to allow non-WebKit browsers like Blink and Gecko. This pivotal legislation seeks to foster competition and expand user options, challenging Apple's previous dominance. The UK may soon follow suit, inspired by the EU's Digital Markets Act.

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Story summary

Japan's groundbreaking Mobile Software Competition Act, set to take effect in December 2025, will empower iPhone users by requiring Apple to allow non-WebKit browsers like Blink and Gecko. This pivotal legislation seeks to foster competition and expand user options, challenging Apple's previous dominance. The UK may soon follow suit, inspired by the EU's Digital Markets Act.