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Sideloading is coming to iPadOS
Update on apps distributed in the European Union Introduction Apple has provided changes to iOS, iPadOS, Safari, and the App Store that impact developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). They create additional options for developers, including how they can distribute apps on iOS and iPadOS, process payments, use web browser engines in iOS and iPadOS apps, request interoperability with hardware and software features, access data and analytics about their apps, and transfer App Store user data.
Operating an alternative app marketplace requires significant responsibility and oversight of the user experience, including content rules and moderation processes, anti-fraud measures to prevent scams, transparent data collection policies, and the ability to manage payment disputes and refunds. That meant creating safeguards to protect EU users to the greatest extent possible and to respond to new threats, including new vectors for malware and viruses, opportunities for scams and fraud, and challenges to ensuring apps are functional on Apple’s platforms. The Notarization process involves a combination of automated checks and human review to help ensure apps are from credible parties, free of malicious content like malware, function as promised, and don’t expose users to egregious privacy and security risks or fraud.
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