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Starting in March 2024, iPhone... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/apple-s-response-to-eu-regulations-sideloading-and-alternate-app-stores-coming-to-iphone-jjdjgyexv og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/JjDJGYexv.png og:image:alt: Apple's Response to EU Regulations: Sideloading and Alternate App Stores Coming to iPhone og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Apple's Response to EU Regulations: Sideloading and Alternate App Stores Coming to iPhone **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 2 upvotes · 1 comments ## Summary Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union. Starting in March 2024, iPhone users in the EU will have access to third-party app stores and other features. The changes aim to promote competition and comply with DMA regulations, but concerns about privacy and malware risks remain. ## Content Apple has announced significant updates to its iOS, Safari, and App Store in response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) introduced in the European Union. These changes are aimed at dismantling monopolies, promoting competition, and complying with the regulations set forth by the DMA. Starting in March 2024, iPhone users in the EU will be able to download third-party app stores, use alternative browsers, and access game streaming services. Developers will have more flexibility in choosing payment services and in-app purchases, along with options for app payment processing and iOS app distribution. Apple is also implementing new protective measures to mitigate potential privacy and security risks. However, concerns about the increased risks of malware and fraud still persist. Furthermore, the changes have sparked skepticism among developers, with some criticizing Apple for potential disadvantages, fees, and limitations. Critics argue that the changes discourage competition and hinder the use of alternative app stores. Companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Spotify are exploring new opportunities to take advantage of the DMA. Apple's new business terms include the introduction of a 'Core Technology Fee' and reduced commission rates for digital purchases on the App Store. The company emphasizes that these changes are necessary to comply with the DMA and create value for developers. In response to the forthcoming changes, Opera has announced plans to launch a new AI-powered browser for iOS in Europe as an alternative to Safari. Developers can access detailed information and support via the Apple Developer Support page. ## Community discussion Top comments from developers on daily.dev. **@perseon** · 1 upvotes > I hate this greedy company with a passion. They make Google, Oracle and Microsoft inocent children. ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [Don’t just attend KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon, Merge Forward your experience\!](https://daily.dev/posts/don-t-just-attend-kubecon-cloudnativecon-merge-forward-your-experience--l0rpp73x8) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Announcing H2 2026 KCDs](https://daily.dev/posts/announcing-h2-2026-kcds-m96goajm1) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Two months of Open Community Groups](https://daily.dev/posts/two-months-of-open-community-groups-asf52zhbs) · CNCF · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Unveils Schedule for KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Europe 2026](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-unveils-schedule-for-kubecon-cloudnativecon-europe-2026-ikhcoa5cb) · CNCF · 2 upvotes · 0 comments - [CNCF Debuts KubeCon \+ CloudNativeCon Japan 2026 Schedule](https://daily.dev/posts/cncf-debuts-kubecon-cloudnativecon-japan-2026-schedule-xp5pyudub) · CNCF · 1 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#apple](https://daily.dev/tags/apple) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/apple-s-response-to-eu-regulations-sideloading-and-alternate-app-stores-coming-to-iphone-jjdjgyexv) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"TechArticle","headline":"Apple's Response to EU Regulations: Sideloading and Alternate App Stores Coming to iPhone","url":"https://daily.dev/posts/apple-s-response-to-eu-regulations-sideloading-and-alternate-app-stores-coming-to-iphone-jjdjgyexv","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/apple-s-response-to-eu-regulations-sideloading-and-alternate-app-stores-coming-to-iphone-jjdjgyexv"},"datePublished":"2024-01-25T18:03:42.151Z","dateModified":"2024-01-26T20:34:50.659Z","description":"Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union. 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