Posted 3/1/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Apple Reverses Course, Will Continue Support for Home Screen Web Apps in EU Despite Digital Markets Act
- Apple originally said iOS 17.4 would remove support for Home Screen web apps in the EU due to Digital Markets Act requirements
- Apple faced criticism over the decision and is now reversing course - Home Screen web apps will continue to be supported in the EU
- Apple says it will "continue to offer the existing Home Screen web apps capability" powered by WebKit in iOS
- The company cites "requests to continue to offer support" for Home Screen web apps in explaining its change of plans
- Developers and users impacted by the initial removal in the iOS 17.4 beta will see Home Screen web apps return with the public release