Posted 3/6/2024, 3:11:00 PM
Apple to Track EU Users' Locations, Cut Off App Store Access If Abroad Too Long
- Apple will track EU users' eligibility for new app store rules and disable access if they spend too much time abroad
- Eligibility requires an EU Apple ID; Apple will collect "indicators" to determine location
- Short trips abroad won't affect access, but longer ones will block installing new third-party app stores
- It's unclear how long the grace period is before access is disabled
- If abroad too long, EU users can't update apps from third-party app stores, leaving them vulnerable