Apple won’t have to enable sideloading for users in Brazil, at least for now

Apple has been facing scrutiny in Brazil over the App Store. Earlier this month, a Brazilian court ruled that Apple would have 90 days to allow sideloading on iOS for iPhone users in Brazil – but things are about to change. That’s because another judge has now ruled that Apple won’t have to implement the requested changes, at least for now. Brazil won’t force Apple to enable sideloading, but regulator can still appeal As reported by Brazilian newspaper Estadão (via MacMagazine) on Wednesday, a Federal Civil Court judge in Brazil has now ruled that Apple can continue distributing iOS apps exclusively through the App Store without letting developers opt for other platforms (a process known as sideloading). In November last year, the Brazilian antitrust regulator “Cade” ruled that Apple should allow the distribution of apps outside the App Store in Brazil. The company would have 20 days to comply with the decision. Apple appealed the decision and a judge ruled that the injunction wasn’ ... Read full article.