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Japan passes new law allowing third-party app stores on Android and iOS [TechSpot]
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Called the Smartphone Software Competition Promotion Act, the new Japanese law is similar to the DMA in that it prevents big tech companies like Google and Apple from creating app distribution monopolies by restricting third parties from selling apps on their platforms.