- EUs Digital Markets Act (DMA) will come into effect on March 7, 2024
- Apple will release iOS 17.4 with seismic changes to comply with the law
- For the first time, iOS users can download apps from alternative app stores
- Apps that wouldn’t be approved by Apple could be available to install
- Apple published a whitepaper that warns of increased risks to iPhone owners
- The US firm says it will scan all iOS apps for malware and other threats
- But it will “not be able to protect users in the same way”.
- Microsoft has hinted at plans to launch an alternative games-only store for iPhone
- Fortnite will return to iPhone with introduction of Epic Games mobile store
- Changes only apply to 27 EU member states, but UK misses out
If you own a iPhone capable of upgrading to v17.4 on march 7th 2024 must only download Apps from the App Store (NO WHERE ELSE) otherwise security WILL be compromised. As Apple will be unable to vet/secure the App. Ignore offer of IOS Apps from any site, anywhere. If its not on Apple Store its INSECURE. Your Banking, Contact Lists & Passwords will be Zipped to whoever controls that App. Even though the UK misses out on the upgrade you must be 100% secure as someone will find a workaround to Snatch Your Data… So, Apple store or nothing. Even if the IOS App is offered check with Apple Store first. If its not listed then DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT… If your an Android User stick to your Official Android Store, same rules above apply…
