News
[5/22/25] Brazil's "sideloading" ruling reinstated again (for now)
The court ruling in Brazil that requires Apple to enable "sideloading" was reinstated once again. If it isn't overturned again, it should come into effect by 8/6/2025. Source: Mac Magazine (Portuguese).
[5/7/25] A few updates
- [3/19/25] The court ruling in Brazil that would've required Apple to enable alternative app stores was temporarily overturned, on the grounds that the antitrust case has not yet concluded. Source: Apple Insider.
- [4/22/25] The European Commission announced preliminary findings on Apple's compliance with article 6(4) of the DMA, and sent them to Apple. Apple has the opportunity to privately respond to the findings. The findings are not currently public. Source: European Commission.
- [5/7/25] The "App Store Freedom Act" was introduced in the U.S. House. Source: The Verge.
[3/7/25] Legislation in Brazil mandates "sideloading"
From The Verge:
Apple has been told it has to allow alternative app stores on iOS in Brazil within 90 days, as reported by Brazilian publication Valor International and 9to5Mac.
I've updated the website to reflect this information.
Changelog
- [5/22/25] Update status of Epic Games v. Google ruling: Updated status of Epic Games v. Google ruling to include Google's appeal.
- [3/7/25] [Minor] Clarify the requirements to qualify as an OS supporting sideloading: Reworded "What would it mean for iOS to have sideloading?" section, and removed explicitly requiring that sideloading is provided "free of charge or for a reasonable one-time fee", since that distracts from the point that the primary concern is respecting the end user's freedom, rather than saving money.
- [3/7/25] Brazil legislation info added: See the news.
- [2/27/25] Website launched: The website was launched.