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Apple warns Australia against following the EU iOS app sideloading (www.neowin.net)
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Apple warns Australia against following the EU in mandating iOS app sideloading, citing security risks. Australia is considering forcing Apple to open its App Store to sideloading as part of competition reforms.

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[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 12 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I think it’s borderline acceptable for Apple, TBH.

I don’t know about windows as I don’t use the Windows Store, but I generally use my distro’s repository to install software. Only if it doesn’t exist do I go elsewhere.

I’m aware at that point that if I use the AUR, compile from source, install a deb/rpm file, it’s on me. I’m not going to blame it on my distro.

With Apple, I expect people are going to just download random ass IPAs and then blame Apple that it doesn’t work.

For most people, they should use the repository. There should be a big ass disclaimer that says, “if you opt to enable IPAs, Apple will not be responsible” blah blah blah for power users.