Apple Disables Web Apps in EU, Sparking Backlash Over App Store Monopoly
• Apple disabling progressive web apps (PWAs) in EU due to new Digital Markets Act (DMA) browser rules • PWAs allow dedicated windowing, notifications, storage - act like native apps • Apple claims addressing privacy/security concerns with alternate browsers not practical given DMA demands • Open Web Advocacy disagrees, says Apple had years to enable competition and facilitate browser alternatives • Move to disable PWAs causes friction as DMA meant to break App Store monopoly; Apple accused of "malicious compliance"