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iOS 17.4 is now out with support for third party app stores in the EU
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Now how does a non-EU developer test apps destined for a third-party app store in the EU?
Are there any yet?
That said, there is a white paper that was released with details about how apps will be notarized. I have yet to have the energy to read it.
https://developer.apple.com/security/complying-with-the-dma.pdf
So even with third-party app store, Apple still has the final say if the app can be listed there or not? We know Apple's stance regarding game emulation, so even if the app is technically safe and respect the privacy of its users, Apple could still deny the app because they don't like it?
Big yikes.
They say they won't block apps because of their content, but that they will protect users that use too much energy, which seems like a loophole for blocking emulators and alternative browsers.
Yes, and the worst part is that this new legislation doesn't change anything. We won't still be able to indecently build and install applications on iOS like we do on macOS. This new store thing is essentially the same that the Enterprise was, but extended in some ways and way more expensive for companies who want to run the store.
I hope the EU keeps pushing this, because, after all, what's the point of having a computer in your pocket if you can't run any software you would like? Android may do that but it's also a mess of poorly designed system.