Fruit fans know that iOS users can only install application software from the App Store, which is Apple's only formal** installation application channel, compared with the Android platform, Apple's iOS system is very closed. Last year, the European Union passed a Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires Apple to open up sideloading apps on iPhones, aimed at preventing big tech companies from abusing their market advantage to hurt competition.
According to reliable sources, in order to comply with local regulations, Apple will allow EU iPhone users to install apps in third-party stores outside of the App Store next year, meaning that developers will no longer have to pay Apple a 15% to 30% commission fee.
The latest news says that Microsoft could be one of the first companies to offer a third-party app store on iPhone. According to Bloomberg, Microsoft has confirmed plans to offer a gaming app store for iOS.
According to Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft's Xbox gaming division, Microsoft is working with partners to plan the launch of a mobile game store,Microsoft games, apps, and services will be available to users through the Microsoft App Store, and these will not be subject to Apple's App Store rules.
The emergence of new stores could pose a challenge to Apple and Google's current dominance in the mobile app market. Microsoft's move is not only likely to attract a large number of game developers, but is also expected to attract developers with a lower percentage of rake, further promoting market competition. After all, who doesn't love a lower rake?
The specific opening hours have not yet been determinedBut the EU's final time for Apple is to complete the opening of apps** permissions by March 6, 2024, otherwise the iPhone will be banned in the EU.
It's unclear whether the company will limit the changes to EU countries or make them globally. Apple is facing similar antitrust pressure in the U.S. and elsewhere, so it may decide to bite the bullet and make a change globally.
But, after all, the App Store's 30% commission is one of Apple's most important revenues**, and Apple won't give it up so easily. Apple may also only open restrictions in certain regions, or use various measures to restrict users' third-party apps.
According to the previous **, there are foreign ** that have been launched in ios172 Evidence was found in the beta that users can upload apps from outside the App Store, and users may soon be able to use any third-party apps on their iPhones.
The ** indicates that the ** mined ** shows iOS 17A common framework called "Managed App Distribution" was introduced in 2, where the associated API has the underlying controls to install, install, and even update the app from the outside.
While the iPhone is open to third-party apps** sounds great, it can also pose security and privacy risks. Therefore, while cheering, the friends should also be mentally prepared.