That’s not relevant to that web apps may not be the greatest thing since sliced bread and still ripe for abuse.
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iOS 17.4 Nerfs Web Apps in the EU
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Web apps were how I mainly got past that "walled garden" of apps that have continuity between my iPhone, iPad and custom Windows 11 PC. They try this in the US at all, I may have to reconsider staying with Apple for a phone.
Well, this is stupid. Especially since people even got emulators to work as PWAs. https://eclipseemu.me/
Nice, keep going Apple, you're really giving users the added reasons to leave.
They're no more "ripe for abuse" than a bookmark.
When the law goes in effect they will look at every detail and Apple will be forced to make changes to all their weird new rules. And if they keep obstructing the EU laws the consequences and fines will be severe.
There is no chance the EU will get them get away with much of those things. Especially because those laws are invented mainly for Apple/Google/Meta/Microsoft. However those other companies don't seem to be actively trying to show bad faith. They won't win this. Just like they are not winning that watch patent war.
There is no chance the EU will get them get away with much of those things. Especially because those laws are invented mainly for Apple/Google/Meta/Microsoft. However those other companies don't seem to be actively trying to show bad faith. They won't win this. Just like they are not winning that watch patent war.
As an iOS developer...no.
It "takes over the screen" after you
1. Navigate directly to the website in Safari
2. hit the share button
3. find the add to homescreen button
4. find an open the homescreen icon
So basically..just like an app. They can't remove system gestures or override things, you just swipe to close it like any other process on iOS. And this has already existed for years now with no issues. The real scams are the $9.99/wk weather app subscriptions apple allows in the app store.
The full screen phishing web pages that take over the screen disagree.
A great moment in unintended consequences for sure.
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What are you talking about? That's not a thing. Again, they have to be added manually. They can't just "take over your screen".
pathetic. absolutely no reason to do this at all. apple throwing a tantrum.
i got a 15 Pro Max at launch but the way Apple are going then I think i'll just go back to Android when it's time to upgrade. Infact I might even just do it when my AC+ runs out next year.
They have to support whatever is the user's default browser now. This is what happens when you make dumb laws, you get dumb consequences.
it's not a bug lmao. they might back track and say it's a bug but it's not. this is apple getting pissy because they don't have complete control anymore.
This is so petty
I'm actively rooting for tighter regulation in response
I'm blown away at how childish Apple has become
I'm actively rooting for tighter regulation in response
I'm blown away at how childish Apple has become
1. it's not a dumb law 2. modern browsers have support for PWAs so it's a non issue.
and it's so childish. "it's my ball and i'm not playing anymore". i've never been so ashamed of owning an apple product. if this is the road they want to go down then i won't be part of it
Perhaps dwell into working on your self esteem and inferiority complexes if a material item makes you feel 'rich' or 'upper/elite class'. It's quite pathetic and sad!
I thought many in Europe were on a pro-Huawei, pro-Android phone product rally? So, if people don’t like Apple or the way they operate, why bother buying their products? Makes no sense to me wanting a product but don’t like the way it works so want them to change it to one’s liking…simply buy it or don’t. -shrugs-
lmao i was agreeing with you at first but android/PC users are poor/low class? grow up lol.
apple is pissing me off too but c'mon.