Apple, Google Announce Major Changes In Japan As New App Competition Law Takes Effect - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)

In response to Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Google-parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) have announced significant changes. Japan's MSCA Opens App Store CompetitionThe MSCA, which took effect on Thursday, introduces new options that allow developers to distribute apps through alternative app stores and handle payments for digital goods and services outside Apple's in-app purchase system.These changes, while providing new opportunities for develope ...