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Story summary
- Apple Inc. has implemented changes in Japan to comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act, effective December 18, 2025, enabling alternative app marketplaces and payment options, with enhanced protections for children remaining in place.
- Users can now choose between Apple In-App Purchase and third-party payment processors.
- Apple warns these changes may increase risks of malware and fraud.
- Changes include a Notarization process for app security less comprehensive than App Store review.
