1. If this does happen it could end up being only in EU countries.
Unlike Android devices, which allow GPS spoofing, iOS knows exactly
where your iPhone is,
so getting around such a limitation would be
tricky (yes, there are workarounds using a computer, or by jailbreaking,
2. Many of the apps that are available only on Android are because iOS doesn't have the capability for those apps to work (even though the
hardware is technically capable). A third-party app store isn't going to solve that issue.
See <https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/report-apple-engineers-are-working-on-third-party-app-store-support-in-ios/>
Before anyone gets too excited, there are some caveats:
1. If this does happen it could end up being only in EU countries.
Unlike Android devices, which allow GPS spoofing, iOS knows exactly
where your iPhone is, so getting around such a limitation would be
tricky (yes, there are workarounds using a computer, or by jailbreaking,
see 27a on page 31 of the document <https://tinyurl.com/iOS-Android-Features>).
2. Many of the apps that are available only on Android are because iOS doesn't have the capability for those apps to work (even though the
hardware is technically capable). A third-party app store isn't going to solve that issue.
That is really the bigger news, if it's actually true,
since that could allow the iPhone to run apps that are now only
available on Android.
As to how Apple would prevent those not in the EU from using third-party
app stores, it's not clear.
They'd have to allow anyone visiting the EU
the same access to app stores as EU residents, but someone that spoofs
their iPhone location to an EU country might be able to gain access
unless there were restrictions based on the cellular provider. But this
still would not prevent visitors to the EU, using a prepaid SIM card
from an EU provider, from side-loading apps from a third-party app store.
See <https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/report-apple-engineers-are-working-on-third-party-app-store-support-in-ios/>
Before anyone gets too excited, there are some caveats:
1. If this does happen it could end up being only in EU countries.
Unlike Android devices, which allow GPS spoofing, iOS knows exactly
where your iPhone is, so getting around such a limitation would be
tricky (yes, there are workarounds using a computer, or by jailbreaking,
see 27a on page 31 of the document <https://tinyurl.com/iOS-Android-Features>).
2. Many of the apps that are available only on Android are because iOS doesn't have the capability for those apps to work (even though the
hardware is technically capable). A third-party app store isn't going to solve that issue.
In article <tndc5i$2s29d$3@dont-email.me>, sms
<scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote:
That is really the bigger news, if it's actually true,
since that could allow the iPhone to run apps that are now only
available on Android.
apps that are only on android are almost always because the developers
aren't interested in writing ios, not because of any prohibition.
the reverse, however, is not true. ios-only apps generally *can't* be implemented on android.
As to how Apple would prevent those not in the EU from using third-party
app stores, it's not clear.
it is to anyone who has used an ios device.
As to how Apple would prevent those not in the EU from using third-party >>> app stores, it's not clear.
it is to anyone who has used an ios device.
If I visit the EU, will apple know if I put on clean underwear at
my hotel?
Do you realize Apple puts a unique tracking ID specific to your iCloud account into _every_ app you install from their App Store - even free ones?
Nobody else does that.
Nobody else does that.
keep thinking that.
You literally _hate_ Apple inserts tracking into every IPA you install.
Also, the EU DMA would likely require other changes as well, including allowing third-party search engines (currently all browsers must use the Apple search engine),
and changes to Siri, iMessage, and FaceTime.
Also, the EU DMA would likely require other changes as well, including allowing third-party search engines (currently all browsers must use the Apple search engine)
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