iPad users will miss out on third-party app stores, browser engines, and more - 9to5Mac
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Yesterday, Apple announced some major changes to the App Store and the broader iPhone platform in the European Union, including...

The iPad is not part of all modifications made by Cupertino to adhere to the EU law.

  • The ability to install third-party app marketplaces and download apps from third-party app marketplaces will be an option only on the iPhone.

  • The new prompt in Safari that asks users to pick a default browser engine is coming only to the iPhone.

  • Support for third-party browser engines is coming only to the iPhone.

  • The ability to set default NFC and wallet apps will only be available on the iPhone.

  • JustinEnglish
    51•5 months ago

    Fuck Apple. I was starting to consider an iPhone for my next phone with all of these EU improvements, but it’s clear they haven’t changed one bit.

    • @dust_accelerator@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
      13•5 months ago

      Same. I was actually warming up to some products, as this was the main reason I ditched the ecosystem back in '18. GNU/Linux & Android gave me the level of interoperability I wanted and haven’t looked back once.

      However, the M silicon is attractive and with the EU mandated opening, a transition looked feasible.

      Oh well, guess my new round of private & professional laptops and mobile devices will once again go to suppliers that support the superior experience (e.g. extensibility, repairability, compatibility, longevity, security) that open standards offer.