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European iOS developers can begin testing alternative app stores

Ryan Daws — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:43:07 +0000

Apple this week began implementing its controversial plans to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), allowing developers to now submit alternative app stores and external apps via App Store Connect. This development comes amid Apple’s efforts to meet the DMA requirements by March 2024. With the deadline looming, Apple is taking proactive steps... Read more »

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Developers can seek guidance from Apple on EU App Store changes

Ryan Daws — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:42:53 +0000

Apple has announced that it will allow developers to request consultations to discuss upcoming changes to the iOS App Store in compliance with the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA, for a quick primer, is a sweeping set of antitrust regulations aimed at reining in the market power of Big Tech giants... Read more »

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Apple may enable sideloading in Europe ‘in the coming weeks’

Ryan Daws — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:59:04 +0000

Apple is reportedly planning to allow iPhone and iPad users in Europe to install apps from third-party app stores—potentially within a matter of weeks. The move from Apple comes in response to mounting regulatory pressure from European lawmakers demanding more competition in the app ecosystem. According to Apple insider Mark Gurman in Bloomberg’s “Power On”... Read more »

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Apple hints at enabling sideloading in iOS 17

Ryan Daws — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:21:29 +0000

Apple execs continue to hint at enabling sideloading in iOS 17 to comply with pressure from governments, particularly the EU. Renowned for its closed ecosystem, Apple is routinely accused of taking advantage of its market position to implement anti-competitive policies. The EU’s upcoming Digital Markets Act aims to put a stop to such practices by... Read more »

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Microsoft intends to launch a mobile app store

Ryan Daws — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:15:32 +0000

Microsoft is planning to launch a mobile app store that will compete against the App Store and Play Store. According to Microsoft’s Xbox head Phil Spencer, Microsoft will take advantage of an upcoming EU law that will break up the monopoly held by the two major smartphone platform holders. “We want to be in a... Read more »

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Apple is working on supporting App Store alternatives

Ryan Daws — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:38:19 +0000

Apple is working on allowing App Store alternatives due to legislation that forces its hand. The EU introduced the Digital Markets Act in November which requires “gatekeeper” companies to open their platforms to other companies and developers. Apple has until 6 March 2024 to comply with the act by supporting the sideloading of apps on... Read more »

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