Apple has instructed its customer support staff to avoid speculating whether the company will expand iPhone sideloading capabilities beyond the European Union (EU). This comes ahead of the release of iOS 17.4, which will enable sideloading in EU countries to comply with new regulations.In the latest edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman … Read more
Apple will open up the iPhone to sideloading, allowing third-party app stores, from March 7 when the Digital Markets Act (DMA) kicks in. It is important to note that this change will only happen in the 27 nations of the European Union (EU). Apple App Store head Phil Schiller has already warned about sideloading risks … Read more
In a seismic shift for the tech giant, Apple has enacted significant changes to its App Store and app operations within the European Union, bowing to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The EU wants to curb gatekeeper power in the digital landscape and has forced Apple to open up its ecosystem in ways previously unthinkable. … Read more