cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/21906358

Apple announces support for alternative app marketplaces, web browser engines in the EU with iOS 17.4

Updated the link to a better source that gives a more detailed overview.

  • HeartyBeast@kbin.social
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    11 months ago

    I think this is probably partially a way of indemnifying themselves against any potential problems that users have will malware. There are two outcomes:

    • Apple retains gatekeeper prerogative - keeps an eye on any software too problematic
    • Brussels says ‘No’, and Apple can subsequently say ‘well we wanted to prevent malware but the EU told us we can’t so you are on your own’.