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Wonder why we need 3rd party app stores.
And ffs, would other countries help a little, or should the EU just carry your asses every single time big tech tries some shit.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/apple-opens-up-its-app-store-to-competition-in-japan/
Nice.
I can assure you, it was not Apple's idea. Not like they just turned good hearted and chose to do it 🤣
Didn't think it was. Looks like Japan creating similar laws as EU.