Apple opens up iOS sideloading and NFC capabilities amid European restrictions

According to news on January 26, overnight, the iOS ecosystem has opened up, opening third-party application stores, NFC, etc., but Apple fans should not be happy too early, because it is only in Europe.

Apple’s latest response is that the opening of third-party app stores, non-WebKit engine browsers, etc. is currently limited to Europe (planned from March 2024). As for when markets such as China will be opened, there is currently no answer. .

It is not yet possible to know more details, but from Apple’s statement, sideloading in Europe does not seem to be the same thing as arbitrary installation.

Apple made it clear: “We are concerned that these changes will impact users’ privacy and security experience, so we are limiting these changes to the European Union.”

To limit risk, Apple requires alternative app stores to be notarized and checked for malware and viruses, but Apple does not evaluate the content of apps. While notarization will add safeguards, Apple said there are risks to alternative App Store systems.

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