Apple announced that it will allow downloading applications from websites in European Union countries. However, developers who want to benefit from this opportunity will have to agree to very harsh conditions.
For some time now, the European Union Digital Markets Act (DMA) Apple, which is in the harmonization process, allowed users in European Union countries to install applications from third-party application stores. A new statement made by the company states that its scope will expand it reveals. According to Apple’s statement, developers will also allow applications to be downloaded directly from their websites. However, developers who want to do this Apple’s terms They will have to provide it.
According to the information shared on Apple’s website for developers, developers only have to use the App Store or third-party application store. they won’t be. Those who wish will be able to download a mobile application for iPhone via their website. However, for this, even the website has to be submitted to Apple. to have been recorded It will be necessary. Additionally, the developer will also have to open a developer account from Apple.
Conditions awaiting developers who want to download applications from the website:
- Apple registered in European Union countries to developer account will be possessed.
- Apple developer account at least 2 years and a published application must have reached 1 million.
- Only added to developer account Applications will be allowed to be downloaded from the website.
- of the application transparent data collection policies will have to have it.
- The developer is located to the laws in the country He/she will need to behave appropriately.
- may come from Apple complying with feedback and necessary steps will be required to be taken.
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Developers who are willing to comply with all these download applications from official websites. they will be able to have it done. This is an important move because third-party app stores can charge fees to developers. Developers who do not want to deal with this can choose to publish and download their applications both on the App Store and on their websites. They can leave it to the user.