What they’re trying to say, if you want garbage and insecure software, move to android. 😂
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Apple Says Allowing Sideloading on iPhone Would Expose Users to Serious Privacy and Security Risks
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Apple's reasoning is like communist countries. "Don't be free, you will lose our protection". Pathetic.
Please feel free to share your residency experiences in these countries. Dates, locations, examples of your experiences required.
What if the cage is locked? 🤔 didn’t think about that one did ya? 😂
They’ve been mentioning this for years now, I’m tired of hearing it. Companies like Apple should be able to adapt to both user needs and regulations.
Not if it puts their users at risk. Leave it locked down forever. 😎🔒
Ya know the whole reason for the side loading is to try and avoid the commission. The funny thing is developers are not going to be able to do this. Tim stated as a witness that “Apple would have to set up another way to get our commission when it doesn’t have to be this way etc”….in other words we are getting our commission one way or the other…..so a win would mean nothing. You’re still going to pay Epic.
Apple already said under oath in the Epic case that they don't want to allow sideloading and other app stores as it cuts into monetization.
The thing is. If Apple wouldn't be so strict about what they allow and what not, people might not want to sideload. But apple thinks they have the right to dictate what the user is allowed to install and what not.
Like: let Firefox run their own gecko engine. It's probably as secure if not more secure than Safari. And also respects privacy with much better plugins than what Safari could even dream of.
The thing is. If Apple wouldn't be so strict about what they allow and what not, people might not want to sideload. But apple thinks they have the right to dictate what the user is allowed to install and what not.
Like: let Firefox run their own gecko engine. It's probably as secure if not more secure than Safari. And also respects privacy with much better plugins than what Safari could even dream of.
is that a valid reason? It plays mincraft quite well.
In my opinion, anyone saying "a device is too old and deserves no new software, even from owner himself" is effectivly supporting planned obsolescence.
Yes. Apple knows what's good for you. And a new phone is very good for you so you should get one ASAP /s
Apple is still getting its commission people so stop wasting your time with all this side loading nonsense….”but wait I can side load now but I still have to pay the commission?!”….”yup”..”have a nice day!”
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You clearly didn't work in IT or tech support.Apple's reasoning is like communist countries. "Don't be free, you will lose our protection". Pathetic.
I have hundred of costumers, I work a tech support. Virtually 0 problems with iOS/iPadOS, a ton of disaster on macOS because of this, computer full of malware is just one thing. "Normal" users are not the want who write in these forums.
Must be Stockholm syndrome if you’re supporting Apple not giving you the choice
So? Freedom is the freedom of hurting yourself, too.
Normal users don’t activate sideloading either
I wouldn't choose to be locked in in the first place.
Novices like you may want to do that though, since you'll need a guide to open the cage's door. The only thing that would be at risk is App Store revenue for apple. Don’t pay attention to any other noise coming from apple.
All that is there in so many other phones already, available for you to buy. If I wanted all those features I would've bought one of those, simple.
Plenty of lay users got easily "tricked" into enabling side loading on Android. They are usually tempted by things like "free money," pirated apps, or even as simple as modded WhatsApp where you can "hide" your read status. These are real, and people will follow the instructions to enable side loading, the same reason they just click OK on any dialog box.
Look at how Epic providing instruction to side load fortnite on Android
Epic Games' Fortnite
The Action Building game where you team up with other players to build massive forts and battle against hordes of monsters, all while crafting and looting in giant worlds where no two games are ever the same.
