Brazil Orders Apple to Permit iOS App Sideloading Within 90 Days

The ruling follows antitrust complaints and mirrors similar measures Apple has implemented in other regions like the EU.

A Brazilian federal judge has mandated Apple to allow sideloading and third-party app stores on iOS within 90 days.
The decision stems from an antitrust complaint filed by Mercado Libre in 2022, later supported by other developers like Epic Games and Match Group.
Apple previously appealed a 2024 ruling by Brazil's antitrust regulator CADE, which required similar changes, arguing the timeline was too restrictive.
The court noted Apple has complied with similar requirements in other jurisdictions, such as the EU, without significant harm to its business model.
Apple plans to appeal the decision, citing concerns over user privacy and security, while affirming its commitment to competitive markets.