Posted 3/1/2024, 7:52:33 PM
Apple Reverses Course, Will Continue Supporting Web Apps on iPhones in EU After Backlash
- Apple originally planned to remove web apps from iPhones in the EU, blaming EU regulations requiring support for non-WebKit browsers
- After backlash, Apple now says it will continue supporting web apps in the EU when iOS 17.4 arrives, keeping the same experience as before
- Progressive web apps (PWAs) act like native apps with features like notifications and local storage
- In February, Apple claimed removing web apps was necessary for security and privacy reasons
- It's unclear what led Apple to reverse its decision, but the move may have been to avoid a formal EU investigation