Apple now lets developers have the ability to integrate external app stores to the App Store on iPhone devices.
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This measure, first announced in January, is an important step towards compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will come into force in the European Union at the beginning of March.
With the long-awaited iOS 17.4 update, iPhone users will be able to install applications from alternative sources. In accordance with the requirements established by the DMA.
This decision represents a significant change in the policy of Apple, which until now has maintained tight control over the distribution of applications on its devices.
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The tech company will enable this functionality starting this Thursday, allowing developers to Alternative market application to App Store and create alternative distribution packages.
Additionally, developers now have the ability to register their iOS apps during the notarization process; This is a fundamental overhaul of Apple’s ecosystem that it announced on the occasion of this launch.
This process, which can be applied regardless of the distribution channel, It will combine automated controls with the intervention of a human team.
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Another important innovation is the possibility of activating automatic notifications to inform app stores about the presence of updates. This feature will improve user experience by ensuring users are always up to date with the latest versions of the applications they use.
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Source: Exame
