The launch of the world's first 'Apple-approved porn app' on AltStore PAL, a third-party app store influenced by the EU's Digital Markets Act, has sparked controversy. Apple denied endorsing the app and criticized the DMA for potentially allowing inappropriate content. Although the EU pressures Apple for more competition, the company maintains that app certification does not equate to approval. AltStore claims Apple is misusing safety concerns to maintain its market dominance, illustrating the ongoing tension between regulatory efforts and corporate practices in the app distribution landscape.
This week saw the launch of the world's first 'Apple-approved porn app,' now accessible on the AltStore PAL, a third-party app store in Europe.
Cupertino rejected that description, stating that the company 'does not approve of this app' and criticized the EU's DMA for exposing Europeans to 'unsavory services such as pornography, illegal drugs'.
Apple clarified that this certification does not imply that any app is 'endorsed.' The European Union compelled the company to expand its services to increase competition.
AltStore responded by stating US company 'continues to use safety as a pretext to protect their monopoly power' and evade compliance with the DMA.
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