Apple will feature sideloading apps and downloading from third-party app stores as part of its recent dispute with the European Union's (EU) law. The new rule is that the Cupertino giant would have to unrestrict the many developers that are not a part of its App Store to bring apps for the iOS platform and allow its installation.
Apple: Third-Party App Stores, Sideloading Now Available in the EU
An employee works on smartphones reconditioning, mainly Iphone, at the Largo company headquarters which is a Back Market refurbishing company subcontractor, in Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire, outside Nantes, on January 26, 2021. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP)
The European Union released a new proposal that would force Apple to allow third-party apps and focus on sideloading to bring the external features from unverified developers. The venture is something that Apple cannot refuse or pass on, especially as it is a law under the EU region that aims to give a fair experience for developers.
Apple is known to gatekeep those that will present their apps in the App Store, and it is because the company aims to keep its service safe and secure. There have been many developers that attempted to enter the App Store, but the Cupertino giant carefully selects them and their showcase to the platform for peace of mind.
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EU's Digital Markets Act aims to bring fair trade for all. It allows different app developers and program companies to get a chance to showcase their work on the likes of Apple and Google's operating system for their respective software. However, it does not solely rely on giving the developers power, but users can choose where to source their applications and download from there.
Apple and its Sideloading Problems
Last November, Apple protested against the EU for its law about sideloading to enter smartphone devices and its software manufacturer to allow its entry and installation. Another thing that Apple opposed is that sideloading apps are a "gateway to malware," saying that most unverified games may bring something worse than good.
Netflix had a workaround on this issue with Apple, especially with the Netflix Games venture of the media streaming company that it launched last year to bring the titles for smartphone devices. The streaming company launched the apps in the App Store already, and its availability there helps it get downloads via the Netflix Games feature.
Apple's sideloading issue is massive. It includes allowing the third-party app stores to bring iOS apps to the devices, with the company saying that its unverified files may result in worse experiences. However, the Cupertino giant has to abide by the rules and regulations filed by the EU, especially as it is the law in the country.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
