Apple is about to fundamentally change one of the pillars of its operating system iOS and by extension iPadOS. Specifically, it is about adding support for installing applications outside App Store for regular users without the need to download any special device profile and so on. In other words, from iOS in this respect, it will become a de facto Android on which applications can be installed outside Google Play also download without any problems. However, it should be added in one breath that if Apple he didn't have to, so he definitely won't go down this road.
The Californian giant has long been able to install applications on iPhones outside of App Store avoids, but in recent years it has faced an increasing number of lawsuits, investigations, or general pressure to be more open in this regard, as its current behavior is described by competitors as a monopoly. Apple has long defended itself in court that this is not the case, but on November 1, the European Union adopted a law that giants must open their services and platforms to other companies and developers, with the understanding that otherwise draconian fines and, in extreme cases, bans on activities are on the table. And according to the agency, this is exactly what Bloomberg Apple quite a bit scared, which is why he decided to lay down his arms and internally order that the order be obeyed.
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According to sources Bloombergfor those coming directly from AppNow, intensive work is underway to make iPhones software-ready for the introduction of these new features. And since the platforms must be open by March 6, 2024, it is logical that everything must be Apple prepare for iOS 17, as it will still be the public version during this period iOSInstalling applications outside App Store though Apple will very likely only be possible from spring 2024, so for example iOS 17.2 or similar versions, however, on WWDC Next year we will very likely see an announcement that this will actually happen.
Resources Bloombergu states that Apple very afraid that opening iPhones will allow the installation of third-party applications App Store their security, which the company has relied on so far, has not decreased. The solution therefore involves the implementation of various security requirements, led by a wide range of verification options, where Apple simply collected money from developers outside App Store for "sanctifying" their application for installation from the Internet. This would to some extent make Internet applications more credible, however, it is already clear that not all developers will listen to this. It will therefore be extremely interesting to see how the whole matter is handled. Apple grabs, because he doesn't have too much maneuvering space available this way "for the first time".
I thought that the need to open is already next year, what a pity
Well, well, Epic….. trash launcher and now this. Thanks to this, someone can screw it up with one link, just like it is possible on Android. Hopefully it can be enabled and disabled just like it is on Android.
For me, a great step, on macOS It is from the beginning - simply the option to install a third-party application in the settings, with the understanding that if the user does this, it may endanger the security of the device - the decision is thus in the hands of the user, i.e. where it should be. BFU will only install applications from AppThis will open up new possibilities for Stor and other users who know what they are doing that were only available on Android. I'm especially excited to see what emulators they come out on iOS, Apple processors are also very capable of emulating operating systems - someone could bring the ability to boot Windows 11 ARMs on iPhone, I've already seen it on the iPad. Openness is great governance, and those who prioritize security will be able to continue using a closed system.
it's a step in the right direction, after all, no one is forcing users to install garbage outside app store
Truth.
As a customer, I may be interested in the app, but the app publisher won't release it appstore.
I can refuse - I don't mind if it's stupid. I will buy today anyway max 1 app per year - I either already have the rest - or I don't need it.
But what if? Resp. In other words, something in appstore left.
And that will destroy the safety and brand image...
Don't cry 😁
Alone Apple caught up to this step by greedily taking a third of every download and censoring every slightly problematic application. But in the end, I don't think much will change. Who wanted to install outside App Store, so he's had Android in his pocket for a long time.
Everyone takes 1/3 and even more...
He only censored what violated their agreement.
Don't cry 😁
I don't think this is the right move. Better let the EU deal with more important things than this shit. When Apple will support downloading the application outside AppStore, developers will stop selling applications on AppThe only way to download them will be offline. AppStore – I see this as a big security risk… I think users are happy with AppStorem, it would be enough to reduce the commission a little, although I understand that Apple he has to make money from something... I don't like the idea of creating my own product and then someone starts dictating to me what I have to do... I hope that Apple does not allow installing applications outside AppStore na iPhone, and will come with more options for developers… on MacBookfor iPad, you can download it offline too AppStore but not on the iPhone... I assume that many people will criticize me, but this is my personal opinion... before they criticize me, let me think about what this step can cause...
What would happen if Apple Did he just say no and withdraw from the EU? I don't believe that Apple fans would switch to Android in droves, they would rather start buying outside the EU and in Sweden in droves.carsku or UK would suddenly have hundreds of millions of people living :-DA Apple should do it, show the EU that some crap really shouldn't go through and this is one of them. If I wanted to install crap from the internet, I have Android. I want security, I have iOS.
You mainly use nothing but a calculator iOS, you have no IQ.
Personally, I would rather welcome "normal" access to the device's memory (or at least part of it) and the possibility of a gesture that would work as "back" in every situation. iOS They chase Android as much as they can, but they're still a hundred years behind the monkeys.