Apple warns Australia against joining EU in mandating iPhone app sideloading
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Australia is reportedly considering following the EU in forcing Apple to allow sideloading on iOS and iPadOS. In response, Apple has warned officials not to move forward with the plan.

Apple warns Australia against following the EU in mandating iOS app sideloading, citing security risks. Australia is considering forcing Apple to open its App Store to sideloading as part of competition reforms.

  • @[email protected]English
    1•12 days ago

    Notice in your example, they still give you the freedom to do it in the first place.

    Apple Car would weld the bonnet shut and you wouldn’t even be able to change the oil yourself.

    • @[email protected]
      0•12 days ago

      The parts won’t work if you mess with the computer anymore than they will with Apple. You can hack into it and be malicious, which is what you’re talking about doing here

      • @[email protected]English
        2•12 days ago

        I am not, but if it makes you feel better to put words in my mouth then I will not begrudge you that.