Apple today introduced several changes to the App Store in Japan to meet the requirements of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) that goes into effect on December 18. The MSCA is similar to Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA) so the Japanese ‌App Store‌ will work a lot like the EU ‌App Store‌, but there are some differences. Here's a quick rundown of what's changing as of today: Side Button…

To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more. The new options for…

Apple Photos is the central location for storing images and videos you take on your iPhone. Here's how to use it in iOS 26 , iPadOS 26, and macOS 26. Apple Photos on an iPhone A mainstay of the Apple ecosystem, Photos is the base of operations for your personal imagery. If you've taken a photograph with an iPhone or iPad camera, or recorded a special moment as a video, it's probably stored in Pho…