---
title: "Apple is killing web apps in the EU"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/apple-is-killing-web-apps-in-the-eu-bmdvr1buf
source_url: https://www.developer-tech.com/news/2024/feb/16/apple-is-killing-web-apps-in-the-eu/
type: article
source: "Developer Tech"
author: "Ryan Daws"
published: 2024-02-16T15:10:14.601Z
updated: 2024-05-09T09:28:18.744Z
tags: ["security", "webdev", "cyber", "apple", "ios", "iphone", "regulation", "pwa", "dma"]
reading_time: 3
upvotes: 23
comments: 9
language: en
---

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# Apple is killing web apps in the EU

**[Developer Tech](https://daily.dev/sources/developertech)** · [@gadget_ry](https://daily.dev/gadget_ry) · 3 min read · 23 upvotes · 9 comments

## Summary

Apple is discontinuing support for web apps in the EU, raising concerns among developers and users alike. The decision is attributed to the complexities of aligning web apps with the requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple defends its stance by highlighting the security and privacy framework of iOS's native apps.

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## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@mykytanikitenko42** · 5 upvotes

> Typical apple

**@fabooy961** · 2 upvotes

> dick move

**@mkvillalobos** · 2 upvotes

> What can we expect from Apple?

**@sebconejo** · 2 upvotes

> Apple's true nature is revealed when they confront existential threats posed by fair and appropriate legislation.

**@cloudshock** · 1 upvotes

> As someone pointed out, Apple is playing the game of malicious compliance. Can't help but think this is also related to the ongoing App Store fees discussion.

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Tags: [#security](https://daily.dev/tags/security), [#webdev](https://daily.dev/tags/webdev), [#cyber](https://daily.dev/tags/cyber), [#apple](https://daily.dev/tags/apple), [#ios](https://daily.dev/tags/ios), [#iphone](https://daily.dev/tags/iphone), [#regulation](https://daily.dev/tags/regulation), [#pwa](https://daily.dev/tags/pwa), [#dma](https://daily.dev/tags/dma)

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