Japan law is forcing more browser choice on iPhone in December

Beyond just requiring Apple to allow third-party app stores, Japan's new anti-trust regulations will also force Apple to allow third-party browsers on iPhone starting in December.Japan's Federal Trade Commission | Image Credit: Horocassi234 on Wikimedia CommonsJapan's Fair Trade Commission is gearing up to enforce its new Smartphone Act rules that directly impact Apple's software policies. Central to the changes is Apple's WebKit-only rule for all iOS browsers.The new guidelines, translated by Open Web Advocacy, give Apple until December 2025 to remove restrictions that block or hinder third-party browser engines on iOS. That deadline means iPhone users in Japan could see actual alternatives to Safari as early as 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums