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Apple to Permit Non-WebKit Browsers, According to Law in Japan 

Last updated: Aug 15, 2025 12:32 pm UTC
By Samantha Wiley
Apple to Permit Non-WebKit Browsers, According to Law in Japan

The Mobile Software Competition Act in Japan will oblige Apple to permit non-WebKit web browsers in the iPhone App Store. The law specifies that they prohibit suppliers from preventing providers of individual apps from utilizing other forms of browsers.


The majority of countries have Edge, Firefox, Chrome and other web browsers for the iOS are all obligated to use WebKit, a web engine that runs Safari. The WebKit was a prerequisite by Apple because of privacy and security reasons.

Apple to Permit Non-WebKit Browsers, According to Law in Japan

The law in Japan will permit in-app browsers for the iPhone and web browsers to use other options of browser platforms like Gecko and Blink, with the law to take effect in the month of December. Showing a screen for browser selection will likewise be required on Safari on the iPhone. Other than Japan, the United Kingdom is anticipated to also require Apple to permit non Web-Kit browsers for their iPhones in the near future.


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