Oh, you mean the one that has largely been supplanted by the far more successful App Store?
Ya I’ve heard of it, and a lot of it sucks.
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Ya I’ve heard of it, and a lot of it sucks.
It is an answer, exactly how iOS users on the AppStore currently deal with it. Nothing changes
Well if the malware is to do some harm it needs to break the iOS sandbox environment and all the security features.
Consumers aren’t the end all be all.
Ever heard of principles? Sometimes freedom is worth the cost it comes with.
On mobile maybe, but on PC the open model is still alive and well. Even on MacOS Apple is unable to get rid of it even though they really would like to.
Assuming you are right for the sake of argument, you basically argue that something can suck while still being very successful.
The exact same argument can be used in respect to the Apple App Store: it might be very successful but in itself that doesn't mean "a lot of it doesn't suck" and there couldn't be something better.
So this really is all about YOUR PRINCIPLES.
Who cares what Apple wants for the platform THEY created?
Who cares if users get malware by being duped into downloading an app?
Who cares if apps are cracked and pirated?
Who cares if iOS is buggier due to the EU mandates?
As long as Sophisticatednut’s precious principles are upheld…WHO CARES?
What about the levels of malware and ransomware compared between Mac and iPhone? That’s one that nobody compares. It’s always android vs iPhone or PC vs Mac. That’s the arguement.
Malware on iOS is pretty much nonexistent because of the safeguards that are built I.
It’s EUs principles, if Apple doesn’t like it they can leave. iOS users aren’t owned by Apple.
That’s sad and they should get educated so they know how to use anpps. The companies getting their apps pirated should File a lawsuit as everyone else in the industry is. Apple isn’t legally responsible for any of these issues and should allow people to choose their preferred babysitter.
It’s the principles of EU, to encourage and promote competition on the merits of services and goods.
Just how the U.S. have the principles of the first amendment and extremely lax defamation laws etc.
So what's the Pricing And fees part in the lower left say?
"The commission on the sale of digital goods and services through the App Store is 30% (15% if your enrolled, blah blah blah)... It's clearly written that $99 does not cover commission.
Finally, someone puts up some numbers. I personally value Apple's work more than that. 10% flat after the first million. Under 1 million, 2%.
I think free apps should be DOA mate. But that's me. I'm sick of Ad's. Can I live? Just saying. How about a demo? Bring those back.
Well, that's rather impossible. If you wrote an App for iOS you're using some form of Apple's services. Unless it's a WebApp. In which case, I'd be OK with that.
Can't have gplv3 apps on the iOS app store. Apple won't allow it. You can download Xcode and compile yourself, that's it.
The merits of the App Store are plain to see and the App Store and iOS are winning.
Android has everything you want, but can only manage 50% of the App Store with 3X the users. Why is that? (No response).
You pretend the negatives are just “too bad, so sad” and hand wave with lawsuits, education, blah blah blah.
It would be funny if it weren’t so sad.
The EU wants to dictate Apple’s business model because Apple is winning in the free market.
You preach “freedom” and “personal responsibility” — why don’t you practice that and get on Android instead of begging EU mommy to give you what you want?
Are iPhones more expensive than top tier Android devices?
I see a model available for $429.
Here in the US, carriers throw in iPhone 15 Pros with your contact for “free”.
I see a Samsung Galaxy Z on sale for $2150 — much more than an iPhone.
Does Samsung develop Android SDKs and Android OS? (No).
Stop with this fantasy that your phone must pay for dev tools. It’s silly.
Who said the law allows Apple to make money using CTF? They have other means of making money. They will be investigated and fined heavily if they don't learn quickly.
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Nope. Breaking news. CTF will not fly.
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Nor will there be any notarization by Apple.
"But it turns out the EC is really determined to extract more concessions from Apple, including the removal of the notarization process for apps distributed through thrid-party sources. Rather than Apple aiding with malware prevention, it’ll be the EC’s job to ensure that users are safe."
Sideloaded iPhone malware is back on the table, and you can blame the European Commission
Malware is a risk in Europe now that sideloading apps is possible on iPhone, especially if the EC will stop Apple from notarizing apps.
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Everyone knows the shenanigans of Apple to protect its revnue.
You got that backwards, champ.Nope. Breaking news. CTF will not fly.
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Nor will there be any notarization by Apple.
"But it turns out the EC is really determined to extract more concessions from Apple, including the removal of the notarization process for apps distributed through thrid-party sources. Rather than Apple aiding with malware prevention, it’ll be the EC’s job to ensure that users are safe."
Sideloaded iPhone malware is back on the table, and you can blame the European Commission
Malware is a risk in Europe now that sideloading apps is possible on iPhone, especially if the EC will stop Apple from notarizing apps.
Everyone knows the shenanigans of Apple to protect its revnue.
This is all about EU protection and the EU mob extracting $ when their companies can’t compete.
Enjoy the shakedown, freeloaders.
Another FUD spreader.
According to Vestager. If the Alt Appstore does not ensure safety of the Apps, the EU will take care of it. They are not going to run anti-malware scans or participate in app reviews. They will ensure that Alt Appstores will do these just as good as Apple does or better through regulation.
"I would think of it as unwise to say that the services are not safe to use, because that has nothing to do with the DMA. The DMA is there to open the market for other service providers to get to you and how your service provider of your operating system, how they will make sure that it is safe is for them to decide," she said.
"And of course, if we see or get the suspicion that this is in order to say that someone else are not doing their job of course, we might take initiatives to look into that."
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Apple wants to retain control of apps that the alt appstores will publish and that is why it wants to do the notarization. The EU has realized it and hence it does not want Apple to do the notarization. However, that does not mean there will be no notarization. There could be third-party app attestation services opening up which do a better job than Apple like this.
The Influence of EU's Digital Markets Act on 3rd Party App Security
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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Another FUD spreader.
According to Vestager. If the Alt Appstore does not ensure safety of the Apps, the EU will take care of it. They are not going to run anti-malware scans or participate in app reviews. They will ensure that Alt Appstores will do these just as good as Apple does or better through regulation.
"I would think of it as unwise to say that the services are not safe to use, because that has nothing to do with the DMA. The DMA is there to open the market for other service providers to get to you and how your service provider of your operating system, how they will make sure that it is safe is for them to decide," she said.
"And of course, if we see or get the suspicion that this is in order to say that someone else are not doing their job of course, we might take initiatives to look into that."
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“And of course…we might take initiatives to look into that”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
YES, PLEASE DO!
They have zero clue and zero ability, but that lady sure enjoys the limelight 😂
App attestation is not notarization. But nice ad from that company 😉Apple wants to retain control of apps that the alt appstores will publish and that is why it wants to do the notarization. The EU has realized it and hence it does not want Apple to do the notarization. However, that does not mean there will be no notarization. There could be third-party app attestation services opening up which do a better job than Apple like this.
The Influence of EU's Digital Markets Act on 3rd Party App Security
The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) enables the installation of apps from alternative stores on Apple devices, but concerns remain about potential threats.approov.io
That service will only make sure an app is verified to connect to your server.
It does nothing to protect you on device.
Is the EU going to REQUIRE notarized apps (from wherever)?
That would be a good thing! Now are they ready to police the notarizers? 🤔
It means that the EU will specify the desired outcomes for safety, the alt appstores will decide on how.
Th EU may only define/state the desired outcomes. The alt appstores can decide on the method, including the use of third-party attestation/notarization. Still early days.
Really? I don’t see the word “EU” anywhere.
I see:
“The DMA is there to open the market for other service providers to get to you and how your service provider of your operating system, how they will make sure that it is safe is for them to decide.”
Which sounds like she was having a seizure.