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Through gritted teeth, Apple and Google allow alternative app stores in Japan
(www.theregister.com)
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this post was submitted on 22 Dec 2025
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I've never found this to be an issue as a Pixel user who never buys IAPs in Japan (or much of the PlayStore, honestly). But it's cool that I can pick different payment options. Does this mean iPhone users can basically install whatever app they want or do apps still need to be approved by Apple or something?
same I only need two apps outside F-Droid (ProtonMail + Whatsapp) and even those two apps are available as apk in their official wbsites
They have to go through a notarization process. Idk the details.