Apple announced today significant adjustments to the Brazil App Store. Effective immediately, developers in Brazil can distribute iPhone apps through third-party app stores and embed third-party in-app purchase methods within their apps. These new policies apply to iOS 26.5 and later systems. Developers can utilize the MarketplaceKit framework to create and operate third-party app stores, and have the option to continue distributing apps through the App Store or publish them simultaneously across multiple third-party stores. The new regulations explicitly prohibit users from directly downloading apps from web pages. All apps distributed through third-party app stores will still be subject to Apple's review, primarily to check for security threats such as malware and to ensure proper app functionality. Additionally, all apps must still be age-rated and support parental control features. In terms of payments, Apple allows developers to embed three in-app purchase methods: continuing to use Apple's in-app purchase system, integrating third-party payment services, or directing users to external websites to complete payments. If developers choose web-redirect in-app purchases, they must also provide an official IAP option, but third-party in-app purchase transactions will not be eligible for services such as refunds. Furthermore, Apple has introduced a new commission system for Brazilian developers, with fees varying based on distribution methods and payment systems. Developers using the App Store and official IAP will need to pay a 5% system processing fee and a 21% App Store commission, with commissions dropping to 10% for developers enrolled in relevant programs. Developers distributing through the App Store but using third-party or web-based in-app purchases will need to pay a 21% App Store commission, although the 10% preferential rate still applies. Developers distributing apps through third-party app stores will not be required to pay App Store commissions but will need to pay a 5% core commission.