Apple has officially announced that iOS 174 The system will be updated in March, and after the new system update, iPhone users in the 27 countries or regions of the European Union will be able to install the app through third-party channels. However, the sideloading feature is only available in Europe, and other regions can only be installed through the Apple App Store.
Apple iOS 174In addition to opening up app sideloading, third-party payment channels are also allowed, eliminating the need to force the use of Apple payment channels. At the same time, third-party apps can access the iPhone's NFC chip, which also makes it more flexible in terms of payment methods.
Although Apple has been forced to open sideloading in Europe, Apple still opposes sideloading. Apple CEO Tim Cook has made it clear that if you like to sideload apps, you should buy Android devices, and Apple's policy of not allowing sideloading protects the security and data privacy of users to the greatest extent.
In recent years, the European Union has imposed many restrictions on Apple, and Apple Display has replaced the USB-C interface and will immediately sideload and sideload with third-party payment channels. The EU's next target seems to be targeting Apple's batteries, and the new regulations require Apple to make battery swaps easier.