Apple has closed its devices to third-party applications for years. In other words, it is not possible to install an application or service on an iPhone that is not authorized in the App Store. However, as a result of increasing pressures Sideloading with iOS 17.2 It looks like (side loading) tests have started.
Sideloading tests started with iOS 17.2 beta
Apple may make big changes to the iPhone experience to comply with the European Union’s new regulations. iOS 17.2 beta According to a piece of code discovered in the version, Apple will gradually allow the sideloading process. This means users can install apps from third-party stores on iPhones.
Apple has been opposing the EU for a while, saying that applications installed from outside the App Store could create security vulnerabilities. This is also on iOS devices sideloading is prohibited caused it to happen. But the European Union’s rules under the Digital Markets Act require companies like Apple to allow alternative stores.
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iOS 17.2 beta analyzed by developers revealed that Apple allows third-party applications. More importantly, the code contains a region lock, indicating that Apple plans to limit the sideloading function to EU countries for now.
This approach will allow the company to test the security impact of sideloading while complying with European regulations. This move isn’t surprising, considering Apple has previously opposed third-party stores.
Apple wants to avoid being fined or even banned in Europe as the Digital Markets Act deadline approaches. However that these changes may not be implemented in Turkey Let’s underline.