Apple plans to introduce fees and restrictions for sideloaded apps in Europe to comply with a new law allowing third-party downloads outside the App Store.

Apple is planning to add new fees and restrictions as it moves to comply with a new European law allowing third-party software downloads outside its App Store, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The new policy would only apply in Europe and would allow consumers to download software onto iPhones without using the App Store for the first time. In response to the new law, Apple also plans to collect fees and implement review processes for sideloaded apps, maintaining its control over the app market in the region.

January 24, 2024
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