Apple’s Epic fail has bolstered the EU's tech oversight credibility, as the company makes significant concessions to the European Union's regulatory demands, marking a notable shift in its App Store policies. The tech giant's decision to allow true sideloading and enable companies to operate their own app stores specifically for their apps comes as a response to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance criticisms. This move, only days after its initial launch, represents Apple's latest effort to align with Brussels' oversight, following a series of regulatory challenges. Critics, however, point out that while the changes are a step towards more openness, issues such as a €0.50 fee and the requirement to adhere to Apple's rules remain contentious.
Getting closer to real sideloading! Still tons of problems (€0.50 fee, still need to be compliant with Apple BS rules, etc), but it's clear that the EU is chipping away at the ridiculous malicious DMA compliance that Apple announced in Jan. https://t.co/WtDHVESE1K
Apple buckles to DMA compliance criticisms and inquiries again, only days after launch Will now allow true sideloading (versus needing to install from an app store) and companies to operate their own app stores just for their apps https://t.co/WYaHqptDKw
Apple bows to Brussels over App Store in latest EU concession https://t.co/WuGpBCg2DZ
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