While many developers and agencies have accused Apple of shirking its requirement to comply with the Digital Markets Act, Apple has provided an outline of changes it believes will appease the European Union now, and in the future.
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On Thursday, Apple declared the actions it has taken to bring its iOS platform into compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) now, and what it will do over the next two years. The changes include giving users more control over preinstalled apps and providing developers increased access to user data.
As expected, and as it has done before, Apple begins the document by accusing the DMA of requiring changes to iOS “that bring greater risks to users and developers.” It specifically lists “new avenues for malware, fraud and scams, illicit and harmful content, and other privacy and security threats” as concerns that could be caused by downloading apps outside of the App Store.
Apple isn’t done with concessions in iOS to placate the European Union
Apple isn’t done with concessions in iOS to placate the European Union