iPad does not support sideloading, only for iPhone

News on January 27, according to media reports, in order to comply with the EU's "Digital Market Law", Apple launched the iOS 17.4 Beta version, opening the sideloading function, which is only available to EU users.

It should be noted that although there is essentially no difference between iPadOS and iOS systems, iPad does not support sideloading. The functions of installing third-party app stores and downloading apps from third-party app stores are only available on iPhone.

Not only that, users can choose third-party browser engines and change the default wallet payment application. These functions are also limited to iPhone.

It is understood that the EU's "Digital Market Law" determines that iOS is a "gatekeeper" platform. According to regulations, "gatekeepers" must lift various restrictions to promote market competition.

In the eyes of the EU, iPadOS is a completely different platform from iOS, so Apple can choose not to open sideloading.

In addition, the EU's "Digital Market Law" determines that the Apple App Store is a "gatekeeper" service platform and must therefore also undergo rectification.

After adjustment, developers will only pay Apple a 17% commission, and after one year, the commission rate drops to 10% for most developers and subscribers.

Because the iPad also provides application services to users through the App Store, the commission adjustment of the App Store applies to the iPad.

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