Apple 'scares' users in a strange way

Apple's "critical" level warning, which is usually reserved for extremely serious situations with a high risk of data loss. Photo: 9to5Mac .

According to 9to5Mac , after the European Union (EU) asked Apple to allow iPhone developers to bypass the App Store's in-app payment system, the company made a move that is considered to "scare" users to fight against the new regulation.

Specifically, Apple has added a prominent warning to apps that allow users to pay via third-party systems. Developer Viktor Maric posted a screenshot showing Apple warning that it will no longer support security for Instacar, one of the most popular business apps in Hungary.

Notably, the iPhone maker uses a “severe” level warning, which is typically reserved for extremely serious situations with a high risk of data loss.

The move is also said to violate the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires Apple to allow third-party payment options in the first place.

By regulation, the DMA does not allow the use of such screen warnings to discourage users from using external payment options. This is considered an anti-illegal navigation measure.

Michael Tsai, a Mac developer, also noted that Apple's overuse of the highest-level warnings dilutes their true meaning. Even Apple itself acknowledges this in its specific instructions on how to use the warnings.

"Use warning icons sparingly. Using warning icons like the triangle exclamation mark too often will dilute their meaning. Only use icons when extra attention is truly needed, such as when confirming an action that could result in unexpected data loss," Tsai said, citing Apple's notice of in-app warnings and specific guidance on when to use each.

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