Apple Allows Alternative Browser Engines in iOS 26.2 for Japan Users
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Summary
Apple is allowing alternative browser engines (non-WebKit) in iOS 26.2 and later for users in Japan. This applies to two types of apps: dedicated browser apps providing full web browsing experiences, and apps from browser engine stewards that offer in-app browsing using embedded browser engines. Apple will provide authorized developers access to critical system technologies like just-in-time compilation and multiprocess support to enable high-performance modern browser engines.
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Apple will provide authorized developers access to technologies within the system that enable critical functionality and help them offer high-performance modern browser engines.
These technologies include just-in-time compilation, multiprocess support, and more.
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