Due to regulations from the European Union, Apple may be considering third-party app stores on the iPhone and iPad in the very near future.
Ever since 2008, Apple has only allowed its own App Store on the iPhone. In the past, if you wanted alternative digital storefronts, you’d have to jailbreak your device. But in response to impending regulations from the European Union, Apple may be allowing alternative app stores on the iPhone and iPad in the near future — potentially as soon as iOS 17 in 2023.
Sources who have spoken to Bloomberg about this new project have said that this is a “major push to open up key elements of Apple’s platforms.” From the report, “as part of the changes, customers could ultimately download third-party software to their iPhones and iPads without using the company’s App Store.”
Some engineers working on the plan also see it as distraction from typical day-to-day development of future features, according to the people. The company is aiming for the changes to be ready as part of an update to next year’s iOS 17, which would be in line with requirements. However, despite possibly allowing third-party digital storefronts on the iPhone and iPad, it won’t be the wild west of app stores. The idea of Apple mandating certain security requirements, even if the app is distributed outside of the App Store, is a possibility. For example, Apple could require verification, which may need a fee from the developers of said app. However, it remains unclear whether or not Apple would move forward with that.
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