And contracts are contracts. My prediction is, that this grace period is one of the first things Apple has to backtrack on. The terms of service can't change, just because a EU user moves around the globe.
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iOS Apps From Alternative Marketplaces Can Be Updated for 30 Days Outside of EU
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I'm not fully with Apple on the security concerns rhetoric. Yes, there are risks, but not to the level that Apple is making it out to be. I left that out because Apple is going to say whatever it takes to help their case. My main point is that isn't the model Apple set out with for iOS and a governing body shouldn't be able to force a fundamental change in the platform.
Software VPN doesn’t work. You need to create your own VPN, with a box (even a Raspberry Pi works) at the location to “check in” every 3 months.
True. And it is because they ended releasing an App Store that they stopped caring to better support web apps. Web apps were never really a viable solution, even to this day.
And yet a lot of apps on the app stores are web apps in disguise, even on iOS.
After decades of using Apple, and being heavily dependent on my Apple kit, this is the kind of anti customer attitude that will make me consider leaving the ecosystem. It saddens me that Apple has chosen this antagonistic path.
No, most people in the EU don't go on vacation outside the EU for about 5 consecutive weeks or more.
Even if you do, the app will still work.
30 days is too short.
As has already been said, most tourist visas are 90 days, and some of us have unlimited rights of access to certain countries outside the EU.
I’m not as fussed about downloading new apps, but allowing security updates to existing apps should always be on.
As has already been said, most tourist visas are 90 days, and some of us have unlimited rights of access to certain countries outside the EU.
I’m not as fussed about downloading new apps, but allowing security updates to existing apps should always be on.
100%. In essence it was just another website built for iPhones. I do kind of miss that iPhone-built design they did, though.
The United States can and does enforce certain laws on US citizens who live abroad. US citizens are still required to file and pay US taxes even though they are not on US soil. What the US cannot do is enforce its laws on non-US citizens abroad.
You are correct that the EU has no legal basis for forcing Apple to follow the DMA for non-EU users. But an EU citizen/resident with an EU-based Apple ID does not forfeit their legal protections under the DMA simply because they travel abroad. The Apple ID remains based in the EU even if the person physically is not.
I don't think you have thought this through. Apple still has branches in EU countries which are subject to local law. They can't void a contract between an EU resident and Apple's European branch easily.
Now if someone moves out of the EU, changes their payment details and address, then the laws of that other country would certainly apply. Otherwise, I think it will be difficult for Apple to enforce that grace period. Not impossible, but very difficult.
Apple doesn't pay fines, EU customers pay the fines through higher prices, I think it funny people keep asking for Apple to be fined. Also, they will most likely challenge the last fine.
A platform that only exists because Apple made it and maintains it. A platform that the EU is actively trying to destroy.
There are limits to price increases. Unless Apple wants to become the Ferrari of Smartphones. Very high margin and very low volume.
Seeing how EU residents can afford six-month vacations, Apple has a lot of room for increases.
Maybe they prefer to spend their money on said vacation instead off on an expensive iPhones?
All corporations place a percentage of their profits into a fines fund. If the fund starts to get low, they raise prices by a few dollars to get the fund back up.
Intersting thoght experiment. But why would they not increase the price by a few dollar even if there are no fines? Corporations are usually profit maximizing. Do you think Apple is currently generously leaving money on the table? My guess would be, no.
Where are you vacationing for 6 months that cost the same as an iPhone? lol. Garbagecanland?
Fines are a line item expense, I have firsthand knowledge of how corporations handle things like fines. There is a reason they don't work.