Without a doubt, this would be the end of an era for Apple, a company that turned the iOS ecosystem into a walled garden that’s entirely under its supervision.
But if the new regulations go through, Apple could be forced not only to enable sideloading on the iPhone but also to let others build third-party stores that could be used by pretty much anybody out there.
At first glance, this is great news for everybody, but on the other hand, a high-profile iOS developer says this could very well be a double-edged sword for users.
Riley Testut, the dev that brought us AltStore, the largest alternative app store currently available on iOS, believes that while sideloading would come in handy, not the same thing can be said about third-party app stores.
“Many people choose iOS for its secure, curated App Store experience… (read more)
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