As part of a recent agreement with Brazilian competition regulator CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that will create new options for developer apps in Brazil. Starting in iOS 26.5, developers can distribute apps to alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple’s in-app purchases on iOS, and more.
The new options for downloading apps from alternative app marketplaces and making app payments open new avenues for malware, fraud, scams, and privacy and security risks. Apple worked with CADE to introduce protection against these new threats – with a special emphasis on child safety. These protections include notarization for iOS apps, an authorization process for app marketplaces, and requirements that help protect children from inappropriate content and scams.
By July 6, 2026, all current members of the Apple Developer Program must agree to the latest update to the Apple Developer Program License Agreement, which includes new terms that allow these options in Brazil.
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You can also request a 30-minute online appointment to ask questions about these changes.