United Kingdom, Aug. 8 -- Apple has until December to comply with new Japanese regulations requiring it to allow alternative browser engines on iPhones and iPads.

As reported by The Verge, Japan's Digital Markets Act-style legislation, set to be enforced by the end of the year, targets dominant tech platforms like Apple and Google, aiming to increase competition and user choice in app stores and browsers.

At present, all iOS browsers - including Chrome, Firefox and Edge - must use Apple's WebKit engine. That means these apps are essentially reskinned versions of Safari, limiting performance and features that rival engines might otherwise provide.

Under pressure from Japan's Fair Trade Commission and digital ministry, Apple is now prepa...