With iOS 17 you can download apps from outside the App Store

Sideloading is confirmed, iOS 17 users will be able to download apps from third-party stores.

iOS 17 will have support for downloading apps from third-party stores

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The European Commission forced Apple to modify the internal structure of its operating systems in favor of sideloading, a practice that allows the ones that are not related to, in this case, the App Store of . Apple will relent. It is confirmed that iOS 17 will provide support for the sideloading.

The latest information from Mark Gurman indicates that iOS 17 users will finally be able to download mobile apps from third-party stores. Therefore, many developers will be able to avoid paying a commission of 15% to 30% from the App Store.

Apple will give in and allow apps to be downloaded from third-party stores with iOS 17

Analysts and experts in the field assure that the new Digital Markets Law and that economic losses will barely represent 1% of annual income of the signature of the apple logo.

The law entered into force from November 1, 2022However, technology companies will have until 2024 to make all the necessary changes.

From Apple they assure that this decision could result in serious security and privacy problems for iOS 17 users. The company’s ecosystem is shielded from any threatbut its opening to third-party stores could lead to the entry of many malwares that exploit system weaknesses and vulnerabilities from within.

According to Mark Gurman, Apple has been considering using a security system that would consist of a Verification process similar to what they offer for access to apps outside of the Mac App Store.

The news is excellent, but the controversy is served. While iOS 17 users will have Total freedom to download your favorite apps, you could be putting your security unconsciously. What do you think about all this?

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