Apple introduces EU-specific security verification for App Store downloads, aligning with third-party stores.

Apple introduces an additional security step for EU users when downloading apps from its App Store, aligning it with the same process for rival app stores. In the latest iOS 17.4 beta, users in the EU are prompted to verify app information before installing it from the App Store or third-party stores. This move aims to level the playing field amid antitrust concerns and treat Apple's App Store more like a third-party marketplace.

February 23, 2024
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