A discovery in iOS 17.2 beta code suggests Apple is preparing the iPhone for third-party app stores and sideloading - what you need to know.
Apple might not like it, but it'll have to support sideloading and third-party app stores on iPhone in the coming months. It's all happening in Europe, where the Digital Markets Act is in effect. The antitrust law meant to protect consumers and increase competition has already determined the first round of gatekeeper companies and tech products. Apple, iOS, the App Store, and Safari are on that list.
It can also check whether an app is compatible with a specific device or iOS version, which the App Store already does. Again, this could easily be used to modernize MDM solutions, but here's another thing. The EU's timeline for the DMA gatekeeper designations. On top of that, 9to5Mac found evidence of a region lock in the API. This also fits the current narrative. Once Apple opens the iPhone to third-party app stores and sideloading, the features will be locked to the EU.
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