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Through gritted teeth, Apple and Google allow alternative app stores in Japan
(www.theregister.com)
this post was submitted on 22 Dec 2025
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This might be wishful thinking but could this lead to Nintendo and other console manufacturers having to open up their ecosystem and allow third party stores?