Apple is demoting Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in the second beta release of iOS 17.4 in compliance with Europe's Digital Markets Act.
This change puts web apps at a disadvantage as they are no longer standalone apps that use the whole screen, but rather shortcuts that open within the default browser.
PWAs are supposed to function like native apps on mobile devices, with access to APIs and the ability to function offline and be installable from a home screen icon.