Apple announces sweeping App Store and iPhone changes in Japan<div class="feat-image">

</div><p>To comply with the
Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple has
announced a set of major changes to the App Store and iPhone in Japan. The changes include new app distribution options for developers and new alternative payment rules for the App Store.</p>
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Apple announces sweeping App Store and iPhone changes in Japan