sideloading

One of the biggest rumors at WWDC 2023, Sideloading, didn't make an appearance for iOS 17 at the keynote, but there's since been more word of what Apple is planning.On John Gruber's The Talk Show, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi was asked about where sideloading was in iOS 17, and he replied that Apple is still working with the EU to comply with its wishes.For those unaware, sideloading allows you to install third-party apps and App Stores without using Apple's own Store - so you could…

Apple unveiled iOS 17 at WWDC 23 on June 5, bringing with it a slew of new features. One rumored upgrade that was notably absent, however, was the advent of sideloading and third-party app stores, tipped on multiple occasions in the run-up to the event.At present, iOS 16 (and now 17) only allows the distribution of software through the App Store, and there's no room for third-party apps from companies like Epic Games or Meta, or for downloading software directly from the web as you can on Mac. The issue is highly…

At WWDC 2023 in June, Apple will reveal the next version of its iPhone operating system with iOS 17, and while many reports suggest the release will be lacking anything drastic in terms of new features, one could be monumental in the iPhone’s history.Sideloading is reportedly coming as part of iOS 17, with Apple forced into allowing the process of installing non-App Store-certified apps by a regulation from the European Union’s Digital Markets Act.Between that and an iPhone hardware revision that’s likely to move to…

We are a few weeks away from Apple's developers' conference, and the rumours have started to pour in about what we can expect at the event. Among announcements will be the next iteration of iOS -- iOS 17 – which might not be a major overhaul but could bring one feature on board, enabling sideloading of third-party apps.According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in a discussion with MacRumors, Apple may introduce the ability for users to install apps outside of the App Store in iOS 17, but this feature may be limited to the…

In response to the EU’s Digital Market Act (DMA), iOS 17 will finally allow iPhone users to sideload apps and use third-party app stores. While such a move would have seemed improbable just a few years ago, the DMA mandates that all large online platforms must “allow third parties to inter-operate with the gatekeeper’s own services in certain specific situations.” Apple certainly tried its hardest to fight some of the provisions in the DMA. But ultimately, lawmakers didn’t find Apple’s concerns regarding privacy…

The US has already banned TikTok from official government devices, and it’s been considering a nationwide ban on the popular Chinese social network for months. Separately, Apple is working on enabling iPhone sideloading in iOS 17, with the feature initially expected to be available in Europe only. But once users are able to install applications from any source on iPhone, not just the App Store, banning TikTok will practically be impossible. Even as it stands right now, banning TikTok is complicated. Should…

iOS 17 preview is just around the corner. While this update will feature some “nice-to-have” functions, it won’t be as huge as iOS 16 was. That said, there’s at least one major feature that could change how we use the iPhone, as iOS 17 is said to support app sideloading due to EU regulations. In November 2022, Europe’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) technically entered into force, although it will only be fully applicable in early 2024. It includes a number of “do’s and don’ts” for platforms. The first “do” is…

Apple has opposed sideloading apps on its devices ever since the inception of the iPhone, but that may be changing soon. In fact, according to Mark Gurman, a renowned Apple analyst, the next iOS 17 will enable just that. But don't hold your breath, as this isn't confirmed just yet. The upcoming iOS 17 might just lay the grounds for sideloading in the future. Then again, the EU's new Digital Market Act is coming into effect in 2024 and requires companies to allow users to install apps from alternative sources, so…

Photo: Koshiro K (Shutterstock)Nobody’s Really Watching ReelsTikTok is not be the first app to be scrutinized over the potential exposure of U.S. user data, but it is the first widely used app that the U.S. government has proposed banning over privacy and security concerns.So far, the discussion has focused on whether TikTok should be banned. There has been little discussion of whether TikTok could be banned, and there has been almost no discussion of the effects on cybersecurity that a TikTok ban could cause, including…

A relatively new leaker with a proven track record is making waves with new iOS 17 claims. Specifically, a Twitter and MacRumors Forums user has detailed the various iOS 17 features that Apple is working on, including one I absolutely hate. If this person’s sources are accurate, Apple will introduce sideloading support for iPhone and iPad in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. But the feature will be available only in Europe. Sideloading is a feature that Android has had for years and refers to support for installing…