Apple may be compelled by additional nations to enable third-party app stores for iPhones by 2024.

Apple is facing pressure from regulators to open up its platform in Europe, which has already led to iPhones supporting a USB C port for charging. The company is also expected to allow side-loading of iPhone apps for people in the region, which is also part of the recently passed laws. But Apple may have similar operations in more countries in the coming years, which could become a problem for the company in the long run.

According to new reports, Japan is planning a similar ruling that could force the iPhone maker to support third-party app stores that could enable sideloading on iOS devices.

According to a report by Nikkei Asia, Japan wants an EU-like law that could bring more tech companies under its rules. In addition to allowing third-party apps to run on iOS, the new laws could also force Apple to allow third-party billing systems for iPhone users if approved. Apple and Google face anti-competitive practices as they lead to duopolistic dominance in the mobile industry.

Both iOS and Android cover more than 90 percent of the global smartphone market, allowing them to dictate terms to developers and even charge them a premium of up to 30 percent. In fact, Apple and Google have similar cases going on in the US, Europe and countries like India, which are also eager to rein in their decision-making.

Going back to Japan, iOS sideloading is already becoming a huge pain point for Apple, as it fears that as soon as apps from other app stores are allowed on iOS, it could seriously affect the privacy and security of its users, even allowing malicious apps to bypass Apple’s strict App Store – protections.

Apple is bringing big changes to iOS in Europe next year, and Japan, along with other countries, is likely to follow suit, which could mean good news for consumers and bad news in some ways.