Apple still strictly reviews all apps in Europe despite opening third-party app stores

According to news on January 26, Apple recently emphasized in its developer documentation that the opening of third-party app stores in 27 EU member states in March this year does not mean that it completely abandons security. It will still control application distribution and review all applications.

Apple’s goal is to ensure that apps, even distributed through third-party app stores, are free of viruses, malware or other security threats and that they function as promised and do not make users Suffered serious fraud. Apple states that the entire review process is similar to that of Mac applications, and the main inspection contents are as follows: Accuracy - requires the application to accurately display developers, features and costs to users. Functionality - Installation files must be auditable, free of serious bugs or crashes, and compatible with current versions of iOS without negatively impacting the user experience. Safety - Application must not harm users or the public. Applications cannot spread malware or suspicious software. Apps also cannot download executable code, read content outside the container, or direct the user to compromise the security of the system or device. Applications must also provide transparency, allowing users to consent to access the system or device, or to reconfigure the system or other software. Privacy - Applications may not collect or transmit private sensitive data without the user's knowledge or in a manner that is contrary to the software's intended purpose. Apple said that during the entire review process, it will automatically review whether the application is malware or carries viruses. In addition, there will be manual review on the functions to ensure that the functions of the application are consistent with the promotion. Apple plans to encrypt and sign all iOS apps used for alternative distribution to ensure users are getting apps from known parties and to protect developers’ intellectual property.

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