Apple iOS 17 will open third-party app stores this fall and support sideloading, only in the European Union.

According to news on June 5, Apple plans to launch iOS this fall A major reform is introduced in version 17, which will open third-party app stores and support sideloading functions. This move is considered to be Apple’s adjustment in response to the EU’s Digital Market Law.

According to reports, Apple’s sideloading solution will be limited to the EU region and will not be promoted globally. Therefore, iPhone users in China may not benefit from the convenience brought by the sideloading function.

The opening of the sideloading function will give iPhone users more choices and will no longer be limited to using apps Store download applications. They can download and install the app directly through the app's official website or third-party app store, similar to how Android phones are currently used.

Although Apple CEO Tim Cook has publicly expressed his opposition to the sideloading function and even recommended that users buy Android phones, this decision is obviously a compromise made by Apple in order to cater to market demand and comply with relevant regulations. However, for most users, the opening of the sideloading function may not have a big impact. App As Apple’s official application platform, Store is still the preferred channel for most users to download applications. Users can feel relatively at ease in the App Download apps from the Store without worrying too much about the risk of malicious code or unknown software.

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