iOS 26.2 to Allow Third-Party App Stores in Japan Ahead of Regulatory Deadline

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By Tim HardwickNov 5, 2025, 7:23 am229 pts
Apple on Tuesday released the first beta of iOS 26.2 to developers, and it appears that the software will allow users in Japan to install alternative app marketplaces on their devices when it is released to the public in December. According to a post shared on X by @Tzzlala, iPhones running the beta in Japan…

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