Apple complies with Japan's new regulations, iOS 26.2 will support default search engine customization and third-party app stores
Posted Time: 2025 November 6 13:38
AuthorGlobal Network News
Report from Global Technology Network on November 6: According to technology media MacRumors, Apple has recently made two significant changes in the iOS 26.2 initial developer beta to comply with Japanese regulations. These include supporting users t
The adjustment comes against the backdrop of the recently released guidelines from Japan's Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) on the Mobile Software Competition Bill. The bill explicitly states that operating systems should provide users with a neutral sea
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According to feedback from Japanese iPhone users, after upgrading to iOS 26.2 developer beta, a prompt screen will pop up when the device is first started. Users can now independently select a default search engine from multiple options such as Googl
In addition to search engine customization, iOS 26.2 will also open third-party app store support in the Japanese market for the first time in accordance with the requirements of the same bill. The implementation of these two functions is not only Ap