I think it might be, they don't like the competition. One side keeps doing a better job. That side keeps winning.
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Upcoming EU Sideloading Bill Would 'Cripple the Privacy and Security Protections' iPhone Users Expect, Says Apple
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have you not read this thread? people are complaining about sideloading on ios.
sideloading isn't the only difference between ios and android, don't be daft.
A "backdoor" that only the user has the key to.
If they don't want to let apps in, they can choose not to.
For one thing they will no longer need to comply with Apple's privacy labels. Have fun reading the "legal-eeze" of user agreements and trying to decipher what data of yours is being collected, shared and sold.
Secondly, what do they gain by being there? "If you bank with us you need to visit our site for your apps", don't like that? Change banks! LOL!
Apple: "Due to excessive market interference in respect of unauthorised software installation, we are no longer able to offer appointments at our High Street Genius Bars."
How do you like them apples?
absolutely, and that is my option, it is also others option if they want to sideload on ios.
edit: just to make it clear, i don't care either way, i'm happy within the ios walled garden.
This is what will happen. They'll force Apple to put in sideloading. All these "experts" who think they know what they're doing (and 80% of them don't), will sideload something they think is cool, but will end up being rife with malware and infect their devices. Then these "experts" will go to Apple and say "here, fix this...something's wrong..." and then Apple will probably, on top of all this, have to fix their screwed up device which costs them more. Because if they say "if you sideload anything, you'll void your warranty", then the EU will smack their hand and make them do it anyway.
So Apple needs to weigh paying the fines and keeping it off their devices, or paying for more tech support people to fix people's broken phones that they'll be inundated with. It's a lose-lose for Apple and from what I can tell, that makes so many people here, on an Apple centric website, happy.
So Apple needs to weigh paying the fines and keeping it off their devices, or paying for more tech support people to fix people's broken phones that they'll be inundated with. It's a lose-lose for Apple and from what I can tell, that makes so many people here, on an Apple centric website, happy.
all this issue you brought up has already been dealt with on macos which has sideload, just try install a program outside the app store, and you be hit with a boat load of warnings and verifications.
If a backdoor exists, it can/will get broken into. It's better to not have a backdoor at all.
the Androids are more prone to viruses and malware. That's not "just fine".
I like ios/ipados because my parents can’t screw them up and then ask me to fix it for them. Allowing sideload will enable them to go to a webpage and have malware installed because they don’t know any better. Just letting any store side load is not the solution.
Inability to download apps directly from developers is one thing that prevents the iPad from being as useful a general purpose computer as the Mac. The Mac doesn't have the problems that Apple claims is rife with downloading directly from developers. Doubt their claims that iPad needs the added protection of only allowing apps that Apple likes to be on it. And Apple dislikes apps for a lot more than just being security and privacy risks.
FYI: the EU has never bothered to provide a basic price comparison for software on any of these platforms. Is the official Apple or Microsoft store on desktop significantly more expensive than buying direct? How do desktop prices compare to mobile prices? What about Android side loaded software prices versus Google Play or the App Store?
If "lack of competition" really exists, those types of comparisons should be a slam dunk. But they haven't done them...
I‘m aware not everyone loves our capitalistic society, especially environmentalists.
Less profit for Apple also means less product innovation for consumers. Everyone here should be concerned that government overreach will drive down the opportunities for us to keep changing the world for the better.
Exactly. Apps that we want and need will end up in stores we might not trust. It's going to be a nightmare for parents
This is insane, unless those governments themselves take on any lawsuits and any potential loss of profits from this, which they obviously won't. You know why they wouldn't? Due to the fact that is it not their company dealing with the potential issues. If I am Apple I would make it loud and clear on my site I am against it, not liable for any issues as a result and to direct complaints toward the governments that are mandating this.
What stores. I just want apps that Apple won't permit for reasons not related to privacy and security. I won't use some shady alternative store. I'll go directly to a trusted developer and get the apps directly from them. Just like I do on my Mac for stuff Apple won't permit on the App Store.
I don't think that oligarchs and billionaires are so concerned about innovation. There's new chip and a couple new high end products, but most of their consumer product designs are stale, and a lot of their software just keeps getting buggier. Maybe they could work on ironing out some of those if their profits recede a bit
Considering that Apple's cash reserves are around $200 billion, I don't think money will be the issue behind any future reduction in innovation from Apple. Apple's greed perhaps.
You mean the bank that already has all of your private information including address, email, phone number, social security number, mother's maiden name, and bank account numbers? The bank isn't getting any information from an app that they don't already have.
You said “no one complains about side loading on Android”. That’s the case because, if it’s a big deal, you can stay on iOS. And yes, choosing Android or iOS has its upsides and downsides… that’s life, a company designs something, then you choose whatever fits you best. I don’t want the EU to do that for me.
well that really depends on how you use it, don't download any sketchy games or apps? i had a samsung as a main phone for awhile, and besides the occasional heating, there isn''t any virus or malware issues.
E.U isn't taking away your rights, its merely expanding options for others. you can still do you, but others will have the option if they want to.
Also banks want you using their free app and will make it available for free in the App Store and not pay Apple any money at all either way. Apple gets as much from the banking apps as they do from all the other free apps they host such as Uber and Doordash.