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EU data protection

Apple Will Allow Users To Download iPhone Apps From Websites

EU users can now download iPhone apps from websites, a first in history.

Apple restricts web downloads of iPhone apps to select developers meeting stringent requirements. [ more ]

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EU data protection

Leaving the EU for too long will make you lose access to third party app stores in iOS

Apple released iOS 17.4 for DMA compliance with limitations on third-party app stores for EU citizens leaving the EU.

Access to third-party app stores is restricted if EU citizens are 'away for too long', with undefined timeframes, but a grace period for short-term travel is mentioned. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Apple backtracks, won't remove progressive web apps in the EU after all

Progressive web apps were initially going to be removed in iOS 17.4 in the EU due to compliance with the DMA but will now be supported.

Apple will continue to offer support for Home Screen web apps in the EU, ensuring alignment with security and privacy models for native apps on iOS. [ more ]

TechCrunch

EU data protection

Apple reverses decision about blocking web apps on iPhones in the EU | TechCrunch

Apple reverses blocking of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) on iPhones in the EU.

PWAs can mimic native apps' functionalities without consuming excessive phone space. [ more ]

Theregister

Apple makes it official: No Home Screen web apps in the EU

Apple will not support Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) on iOS devices in Europe under its forthcoming iOS 17.4 release.

This change to not support PWAs was made as part of Apple's work to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). [ more ]

The Verge

Apple appears to be breaking iPhone web apps in the EU

Apple is disabling the ability to use web apps from the iPhone's homescreen in the European Union.

Web apps now open in the web browser instead of in a full-screen window. [ more ]

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Toucharcade

1 month ago

Video games

PSA: 'Civilization VI' Is Unplayable on iOS 17.4 and Later, No ETA On When It Will Be Fixed

iOS 17.4 update makes Civilization VI unplayable on iOS devices. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

1 month ago

Apple

iPhone 12 gets 15W Qi2 wireless charging support with iOS 17.4

iOS 17.4 supports Qi2 wireless charging at 15W on iPhone 12.

Apple is complying with the new EU Digital Markets Act in iOS 17.4. [ more ]

Inverse

Apple

7 Reasons Why You Should Download iOS 17.4 ASAP

iOS 17.4 in EU offers unique features like app sideloading, new browser, and payment options.

iOS 17.4 globally brings new emojis and podcast transcripts for enhanced user experience. [ more ]

Mail Online

Apple

Update your iPhone NOW: Apple releases iOS 17.4 with 118 new emoji

iOS 17.4 update brings 118 new emojis including a lime and gender neutral families for all models back to iPhone X and SE. [ more ]

Theregister

Apple broke web apps in iOS 17 beta and hasn't fixed them

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. [ more ]

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