Until a few weeks ago, Apple’s acceptance of third-party app stores in Europe seemed imminent. But a few days ago the situation changed, Cupertinos challenged this obligation by filing a legal challenge against the European Union Digital Markets Act. But whatever decision must be made, Apple has always opposed this measure. In a recent interview, Apple’s security chief explained why.

According to a report published by The Independent, Apple’s head of security engineering and architecture: Ivan Krstić explained all the reasons why Apple invests so much in the security and privacy of its devices: especially the iPhone and why third-party stores do not offer as much “freedom” as claimed.

Considering the possibility of users using alternative third-party stores, Krstić thinks: _“The idea that people are given an additional option (including the option to stay in the App Store and maintain their protection) is false”:_

“This is a huge misunderstanding that we have tried to clarify over and over again. The reality is that alternative distribution requirements allow software users in Europe to use (sometimes commercial software, sometimes personal software, social software, things they want to use) may only be available outside the storedistributed alternatively.

“In this case, these users do not have the option of obtaining the software through a distribution mechanism they trust. And then actually just “It’s not right for users to keep the option to get all the software they own today from the App Store.”.

In the same interview with The Independent, Krstić described the company’s continuous and anticipated work to combat threats from cybercriminalsIt stopped capturing passwords and bank details years ago.

Considering the importance of smartphones in geopolitics,Apple is experimenting with many features that are ultimately aimed at preventing strangers from accessing other devices. A great example of the extent of this risk is Pegasus, a highly targeted spyware used to hack phones and track their users, and which exposed human rights activists, journalists and diplomats a few years ago.