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In Japan, the Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act, which is similar to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), is expected to be submitted to the Diet, and it has been revealed that the Fair Trade Commission has already proposed a new levy amount. Ta. The day when third-party app stores will become a reality in Japan may be surprisingly near.
The levy amount is up to 30% of sales.
Until now, the surcharge on exclusive services was 6% of the sales amount, but it is expected to increase to 20% in the future. If the problem does not improve despite repeated warnings, the fine will increase to 30%.
Under the European Union’s DMA, exclusive services are subject to a surcharge of 10% of global turnover, rising to 20% if violations continue.
Based on this, it can be said that the possibility that third-party app stores will be allowed in Japan has become quite high.
What changes with third-party stores?
Downloading apps to your iPhone from sources other than the App Store is called sideloading, and Apple says sideloaded apps undergo both automated and human reviews.
The biggest difference is that there is no longer a need to comply with App Store guidelines regarding content and business practices, and it has been pointed out that apps containing previously prohibited gambling and adult content may become available.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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