iOS 17.2 reveals the ability for iPhone to install applications from outside

iOS is famous for being a closed operating system that does not allow users to install applications from other parties outside the App Store, while Google has long allowed Android to do so. Apple believes that unchecked software from its app store can contain malware or many security flaws, so it is best to prevent this to avoid risks.

Another reason why Apple doesn't allow developers to put their iOS apps on third-party app stores is to avoid paying a commission of up to 30% for every user's spending in the program or buying from the App Store. Since the App Store is the only place where iOS users can download software, developers have had no choice but to pay the "Apple tax".

Apps from outside the App Store may soon be available on iPhones in Europe

However, under the European Union (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA), mobile device users must be allowed to install apps from third-party software stores.

In early 2023, Bloomberg writer Mark Gurman revealed that Apple would allow third-party apps on iPhones, but only in 27 markets that are members of the EU. The limitation is intended to reduce the risk of spreading malware, and also to give the company real-world data on the possibility of opening up third-party apps in other markets before making a decision.

In the latest discovery by 9to5Mac , iOS 17.2 programming code shows that the iPhone will be able to open up the ability to install external applications on the device, so that developers can create their own software stores. In addition, information about market restrictions was also found - which proves that Apple is forced to comply with DMA.

The latest deadline to comply with the DMA requirement is March 2024, but observers believe that CEO Tim Cook and his team will find every way to prevent having to comply with the DMA to "open up" iOS, even in the EU.

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