Apple updates App Store rules in Brazil under CADE agreement – FoneArena.com

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Apple has announced changes impacting iOS apps in Brazil following an agreement with the country’s competition regulator CADE. The updates introduce alternative app marketplaces, new payment options outside Apple In-App Purchase, and updated developer business terms.
Apple says the changes also include safeguards aimed at reducing privacy and security risks.
Developers in Brazil will be allowed to distribute iOS apps through alternative app marketplaces in addition to the App Store. These marketplaces must be authorized by Apple and meet ongoing requirements.
Apps distributed outside the App Store will be reviewed through Notarization, which focuses on basic security and integrity checks, including:
Notarization uses automated and human review but is less extensive than App Store Review.
Apple states that apps outside the App Store may carry higher risks, including exposure to scams, fraud, and harmful content.
Developers will be able to:
Marketplace operators must be authorized by Apple and comply with security, reporting, and operational requirements.
Apple is introducing additional payment options for App Store apps in Brazil. Developers can now offer:
Apple In-App Purchase will continue to be displayed alongside these options.
However:
Apple notes that alternative payment methods introduce additional privacy and security risks.
Apple has revised commission structures for digital goods and services in Brazil:
Apple says the structure reflects platform services including distribution tools, security systems, and developer infrastructure.
Apple has introduced additional safeguards for users under 18:
Existing safety tools such as Screen Time, Family Sharing, Communication Safety, and content filters remain available.
The changes will roll out with iOS 26.5 in Brazil. Developers will need to agree to updated Apple Developer Program terms, with full compliance required by July 6, 2026. Apple has also provided updated developer resources to support alternative distribution and payment systems.

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