#iPhone sideloading

Another country has taken a sledgehammer to Apple’s long-standing control over app distribution, as Brazil has officially ordered Apple to allow sideloading on iOS devices. The tech giant now has 90 days to comply with the ruling, which would enable iPhone users to install apps outside the App Store, much like APK installations on Android. The company has long argued that sideloading poses a major privacy and security risk, claiming that third-party app installations could expose users to malware, scams, and data breaches. The fight over sideloading has been brewing for years, particularly after Epic Games sued Apple in 2020, accusing it of anti-competitive practices. This lawsuit, combined with regulatory scrutiny worldwide, has chipped away at Apple’s ability to dictate how iPhone users install software. https://youtu.be/eddIhmq4ZP4 Apple has faced similar legal challenges in the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which has already forced the company to permit third-party app stores and sideloading across European nations. With the pressure mounting from multiple global markets, Apple’s long-standing resistance to sideloading seems to be cracking. Read more in our articles including "Brazil Forces Apple to Allow Sideloading, Opening the Door for More Mobile Game Stores on iOS" and "Gaming Handheld Price List in the Philippines (2026)".