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Apple to allow iOS app downloads direct from websites in the EU [but not really] (www.theverge.com)

submitted 8 months ago by misk@sopuli.xyz to c/apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world

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[–] TCB13@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

No, it's called gatekeeping and screwing over users for profit. I'm not against Apple having a tightly controlled store and system so the majority of regular users only use it and have really high quality stuff, what I'm against is blocking anyone from coding and deploying an app to any iOS device without a certificate OR not having 3rd party stores and all the crap.

Again in macOS you can install apps from everywhere, you still have a tightly controlled store and a set of enforced restrictions for all other apps. Things never turned into a malware or garbage sideshow and everyone is happy. What you're saying isn't a valid excuse, just Apple going for profits.

[–] Nogami@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

Since it's never going to happen, it's all just fantasy dreaming. If you must have that, it's over to android for you.

I've been an iPhone user since it first launched (outside the US), and I've never felt unfairly restricted by Apple's rules. While I'm not a developer, I've paid to play inside XCode and deploy on my own device. It wasn't onerous. I'm not a FOSS fanatic.

[–] bamboo@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It will happen at some point, and it’s not just “FOSS fanatics” advocating for this, it’s governments and billion-dollar corporations. That was the purpose of the DMA, and I’m sure as more countries implement similar laws and Apple’s bullshit gets tried in court, the platform will be forced open.

[–] Nogami@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

Don’t hold your breath. If it means that much to you then off to android you go.

[–] TCB13@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Even if you pay you're forced to resign your apps every year... that's just over the line.