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Whatsapp as the standard for messages and phone - there's a catch
Macworld What was long considered impossible has now been a reality for almost four years: iPhone owners are allowed to pick their own default apps for core functions such as email, phone, messaging, and web browsing. While Apple was reluctant to grant users these freedoms, pressure from regulators and competitors finally forced the company to yield ground. But how open is the system really? Who benefits? And are the non-Apple options genuinely…
iPhone’s default apps: What to change and why you shouldn’t choose WhatsApp
Macworld What was long considered impossible has now been a reality for almost four years: iPhone owners are allowed to pick their own default apps for core functions such as email, phone, messaging, and web browsing. While Apple was reluctant to grant users these freedoms, pressure from regulators and competitors finally forced the company to yield ground. But how open is the system really? Who benefits? And are the non-Apple options genuinely …
Despite the requirements of European digital laws, Apple has not yet made it possible for alternative browser engines to be used on iOS even 15 months after the entry into force of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Although Apple allows the use of external engines on paper, it creates technical and contractual hurdles that make this economically and practically unattractive for developers. One of the key obstacles is the requirement that browser pr…
Apple’s App Store and iOS Under Scrutiny in Escalating Legal Battle - GIS user technology news
A US federal court has ruled against Apple’s legal defense by refusing to end a high-profile antitrust lawsuit initiated by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), a coalition of 16 state attorneys general, and Washington, DC. Now, the charges of monopolizing the smartphone market and suppressing competition will be considered during a full trial. The […] The post Apple’s App Store and iOS Under Scrutiny in Escalating Legal Battle appeared first on …
In order to comply with DMA regulations within the European Union, Apple had to open its iOS system to alternative web browsers. Beyond allowing the configuration of a default third-party app, developers are supposed to be able to use their own rendering engine. Yet, none of them tried their luck. And that's not surprising.
15 Months Later, iPhone Users Still Can’t Choose a Real Browser
More than a year after EU regulations forced Apple to open the iPhone to third-party browser engines, iPhone users in the region still can’t access a single browser that doesn’t rely on Apple’s WebKit engine. According to Open Web Advocacy (OWA), the non-profit group pushing for open browser competition, that’s not a coincidence. Tt’s a […] The post 15 Months Later, iPhone Users Still Can’t Choose a Real Browser appeared first on The Mac Observe…
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