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IOS apps are some of the most policed apps on the planet as Apple holds a tight rope on developers, but that is changing in the European Union (EU).
Apple informed developers that they will be able to sell their apps on websites in the EU, not just through Apple's App Store or third-party app marketplaces. It's the first time Apple has ever allowed a form of sideloading on iOS, although there are still restrictions in place.
On Tuesday, Apple announced a few more changes to its Digital Markets Act (DMA) policies. The changes give developers more app distribution options, including selling and providing...
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Apple said Tuesday it will allow European Union (EU) users to download apps directly from developer sites, as the iPhone maker faces scrutiny under recent anti-trust legislation.
To qualify, devs need an app installed by 1 million users in EU the prior year.