Limited-edition AirTags, gift cards up for grabs in Apple's New Year sale in Japan

Apple's New Year sale in Japan once again provides a limited edition AirTag to iPhone buyers, as well as a free Apple gift card.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 0

New third-party iOS App Stores in Japan preserve user privacy, child safety

Apple is introducing alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with a new competition law, while maintaining that platform-level security and child safety controls remain in place.

Andrew Orr 5 months ago 0

iOS 26.2 Side button virtual assistant settings were actually meant for Japan

Apple's iOS 26.2 features Side button settings that let users swap Siri for another assistant — but only in Japan, not the European Union for now.

Marko Zivkovic 6 months ago 2

Apple CEO Tim Cook dines with Trump in Tokyo

Apple CEO Tim Cook attended an event in Tokyo, Japan, as part of President Donald Trump's attempt to encourage Japanese investment in U.S. firms.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 33

Japan law is forcing more browser choice on iPhone in December

Beyond just requiring Apple to allow third-party app stores, Japan's new anti-trust regulations will also force Apple to allow third-party browsers on iPhone starting in December.

Amber Neely 9 months ago 10

Framework set in Japan to force Apple to allow third-party app stores

Antitrust regulators in Japan are continuing the march to bring European App Store regulations into force, and are going to force Apple to open Face ID, Touch ID, and other biometrics to developers.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 6

Apple unveils second Osaka store ahead of its opening

More than 20 years after opening its first Apple Store in Osaka, Japan, Apple has unveiled its second, Apple Umeda, which opens on July 26.

William Gallagher 10 months ago 3

What Apple products will get hit the hardest by Trump's new tariff orders

President Donald Trump has started to dictate new tariff rates for countries without a U.S. trade deal, with the Apple Watch, Mac Pro, and Mac Studio all poised to get hit by extra import charges on August 1.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 30

Japan moves closer to requiring third-party app stores

The Japanese Fair Trade Commission is planning a raft of proposals that would emulate Europe's App Store regulations regarding Big Tech firms such as Apple and Google.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 7

Apple Vision Pro finally on sale outside the US

Customers in Japan and mainland China can now buy the Apple Vision Pro, and Apple will open up pre-orders in five more countries on Friday.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 15

Japan's parliament has approved a law that will force third party App Stores on Apple & Google

In a move very similar to the European Union, Japan's parliament has finished the process to enact a law that prohibits big tech from blocking third-party app stores.

Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 17

Japan could be next to force third-party app stores on Apple

The Japanese Parliament is debating a proposed law that would effectively emulate the EU's Digital Markets Act and require Apple to open up the App Store.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 9

Merchants in Japan can finally use Tap to Pay for iPhone

Apple Tap to Pay has rolled out in another country, with Japanese users now able to take card payments directly from their iPhone.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 4

Apple Vision Pro could launch in Japan very soon

A reference to Apple Vision Pro accessories being excluded from a limited-time promotion in Japan hints that there may be an early May launch for the headset there.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 4

Japan to seek up to 20% fine for monopolistic practices by Apple

Japan is poised to dramatically increase the penalties for tech giants accused of monopolistic practices like Apple.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 13

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