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Following , Japan passed a new law to force Apple and Google to .  Similar to the DMA, Japan's Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software requires "designated providers" such as Apple and Google to give app developers the option to The law also seeks to make it . And finally, to prevent players like Apple and Google from . The new law is expected to be with the objectives of lowering app prices and promoting a more equal app store market for smaller players. If designated providers violate the law, they could be . This can go up to 30% for repeat violations. Epic Games, which has been , celebrated the passing of the new law in Japan by stating that its game store platform and Fortnite will come to iOS in late 2025. In a statement to The Verge, Apple says it will during the implementation period and express its concerns about how the new law affects the "secure and private iPhone experience" that Japanese consumers have come to expect. Apple has remained steadfast in its stance that sideloading of apps on the iPhone and iPad is risky. It even went the extra mile to . Source: