Says who? Besides, those certificates are not fool-proof, there have been stories recently about an improperly signed driver wrecking havoc on Windows machines.
It is their platform and their rules and they are under no obligation to help you sideload. However, if you can figure it out on your own....
Exactly, Microsoft was having all sorts of issues recently due to broken security certificates.
I have no doubt it's about helping to protect profits. But to say it's also not heavily about security and privacy is totally wrong. A big component of what Apple is selling its products on is security and privacy, the same way you buy a Volvo for safety, or a Porsche for the driving experience. If this is allowed it would seriously undermine that.
Every web version of what you mentioned is crippled and lacks huge portion of the app features.
Windows handles security much differently than macOS and iOS. I personally doubt that I’ll be sideloading apps, but i will let the regulators decide if Apple needs to open up iOS/iPadOS.
Yah, Like so many people want side-loading of apps that no one, I mean absolutely no one is buying iPhones and iPads anymore, no one zilch, zero-oney.
True but the concept remains the same. Windows typically tries to block driver installs unless those drivers are signed by Microsoft. A rogue driver with a stolen certificate was recently identified as causing a lot of problems. Same potential vulnerability with signed apps
you said windows and security in the same breath, is that allowed? did they start having security in windows yet?
its like a Zune, but you could make calls on it
I'd have to disagree with him here. It's more like if you buy a car from GM and then GM says you can only buy tires from GM. The safety features of the car are still in place, even if you buy cheap tires and they fail.
