Brazilian court reverses course and now demands iPhone sideloading within 90 days

Following a significant defeat in the U.S. on its case against Epic Games, Apple was just dealt another blow, this time in Brazil. Last March, the company successfully reversed a decision that would have compelled it to enable sideloading for users in Brazil within 90 days. The decision stemmed from an antitrust ruling that declared the App Store’s anti-steering rules illegal. Today, the decision was reversed once again. more…

May 10, 2025 - 02:14
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Brazilian court reverses course and now demands iPhone sideloading within 90 days

Following a significant defeat in the U.S. on its case against Epic Games, Apple was just dealt another blow, this time in Brazil. Last March, the company successfully reversed a decision that would have compelled it to enable sideloading for users in Brazil within 90 days. The decision stemmed from an antitrust ruling that declared the App Store’s anti-steering rules illegal.

Today, the decision was reversed once again. more…