Posted 2/26/2024, 3:07:10 PM
EU Probes Apple Over iOS Web App Restrictions, Questions Impact on Competition
- EU regulators questioning Apple and developers about disabling web apps in iOS to assess compliance with Digital Markets Act
- Apple claims change only affects small number of users and was needed for security and privacy reasons
- Critics argue move undermines web apps as alternatives to App Store apps on iOS
- Potential EU antitrust probe could come after March 6 DMA deadline, but may be prevented by further Apple concessions
- Apple exploring iOS design changes this year, more substantial macOS redesign still a year or two away