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Apple will let iPhone users in Brazil get apps and services outside of the App Store
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this post was submitted on 26 Dec 2025
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This implies there was a choice. I'd've been glad for a "must let" headline.
I think the actual headline should be "Apple forced to remove some illegal barriers to app installation for users in Brazil".
I am annoyed by the headline giving Apple the agency to let users use their device. Screw that, if someone buys a device they should be able to use it however they please, including installing their own OS and their own apps on top, and replacing any part of the hardware. Anything preventing that should be illegal.