Guys, it has nothing to do with profit though. And honestly it's offensive that you would even suggest otherwise. This is basically an altruism play from Apple and here you are taking shots at them for it. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
The difference is that macOS is not the main computing platform for 12-year olds. iOS however, is.There are no "malware, fraud, and scam risks" related to any of these issues. Unless Apple is saying here that macOS is also a globally insecure platform.
It’s quite clear that for some people, it’s always going to be Apple’s fault.If iOS security breaks down due to this, that really is just Apples fault and would indicate some serious security issues that they just didn't bother to fix. That *would* in fact imply iOS is rotten to the core.
Not to mention that Apple regularly has to kick out scams and other fraudulent apps from the App Store, so there is that too.
Call me insane then.Again you’d have to be crazy to do anything outside the Walled Garden.
What issues?The worst of all is that the EU won’t get blamed for the issues this will cause - instead, people will complain to Apple because they didn’t get a refund, can’t install an app, etc.
When there’s no skin in the game, this kind of things happen: the EU designs the phone but doesn’t take the hit for its errors. Best case scenario is that limitations make this DMA irrelevant.
Malware guys are loving the E.U. They offered a toast to our Savior Margrethe!
Apple's reasons are valid but I think it's mostly for the money.
That's fine if you like playing with mouthy pre-teens.I guess I will be able to finally install Fortnite on my iPhone again.
I own AppStore.eu What should I do with it? I tried to contact Apple but I never got through. I’m thinking about making a website about alternative App Stores.
In developer documentation outlining systemwide changes to the App Store in the European Union, Apple explains why alternative app stores, alternative payment options, and other updates are being limited to the EU.
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Apple claims that these changes are introducing notable risks for users and developers, introducing "new avenues for malware, fraud and scams, illicit and harmful content, and other privacy and security threats."
Further, Apple says that the updates compromise its ability to "detect, prevent, and take action" against malicious apps, and also to support users impacted by issues with apps that are downloaded outside of the App Store.
"We're limiting these changes to the European Union because we're concerned about their impacts on the privacy and security of our users' experience - which remains our North Star," Apple writes.
To limit risk, Apple is requiring alternative app stores to undergo a notarization process that will check for malware and viruses, but Apple will not evaluate an app's content. Though notarization will add safeguards, Apple says there is risk involved with the alternate app store system.
Going forward, Apple plans to engage with the European Union, developer community, and EU users about the impacts of alternative app stores.
Outside of the EU, app developers must continue to use the App Store and in-app purchase system as usual.
Article Link: Apple Limiting Alternative App Stores and Payments to EU Due to Malware, Fraud and Scam Risks
You have to be pretty naive to think that businesses are going to pass the cost savings to the customer.Apple is cutting their commisions in the EU store and allowing linking to third party payment processors. Thanks EU for the savings. Enjoy paying full price in the US.
I wouldn’t even try to get a refund in that case, I don’t know what other users would do, but I think you’re assuming a lot with your comment. With the App Store, surprisingly (seriously), I’ve never had any issue.The problem with this statement here is that none of that is based in reality and since every other platform has always worked this exact same way we know that this isn't the case. When Steam has issues, people don't complain to Microsoft they didn't get a refund, when an app installer fails on Android, people don't complain to Google that it doesn't work. This is just nonsense and you repeating talking points...
You actually believe this is going to result in lower costs for the consumers? You'll be paying the full price just like the US will 😂 A business that wants to make money...isn't going to pass their savings on to you, the consumer.Apple is cutting their commisions in the EU store and allowing linking to third party payment processors. Thanks EU for the savings. Enjoy paying full price in the US.
The alternative business terms for iOS apps in the EU have three primary elements:
- Reduced commission — iOS apps on the App Store will pay a reduced commission of either 10% (for the vast majority of developers, and for subscriptions after their first year) or 17% on transactions for digital goods and services, regardless of payment processing system selected;
- Payment processing fee — iOS apps on the App Store can use the App Store’s payment processing for an additional 3% fee. Developers can use a Payment Service Provider within their app or link users to a website to process payments for no additional fee from Apple;
- Core Technology Fee (CTF) — For very high volume iOS apps distributed from the App Store and/or an alternative app marketplace, developers will pay €0.50 for each first annual install per year over a 1 million threshold. Under the new business terms for EU apps, Apple estimates that less than 1% of developers would pay a Core Technology Fee on their EU apps.
Come the heck on.
Linux is perfectly secure without a limited store.
Yeah, this is their biggest victory since they secured free and open installation of apps on personal computers back in 1981, which was a huge loss for consumers and one we've never truly recovered from.Malware guys are loving the E.U. They offered a toast to our Savior Margrethe!
With the attitude that many of you have toward Apple, I have no idea why you even want to use their products? I mean, seriously, WHY? If I felt the way many of you seem to feel, I'd spend zero time with Apple and less than that on a site discussing Apple.