With the second beta of iOS 17.5 that's available today, iPhone users located in the European Union are able to download apps directly from the websites of Apple app developers without going through the App Store or an alternative app marketplace. Since March, Apple has been working on support for downloading apps from websites, and the feature is finally ready for testing. Apple started letting developers offer their apps through alternative app marketplaces in the EU in iOS 17.4, but the...
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Apple’s highly anticipated iOS 17 update transformed the way iPhone users interact with their devices. This latest iteration of the operating system introduces a plethora of groundbreaking features designed to streamline functionality, enhance user experience, and cater to the evolving needs of iPhone enthusiasts. From seamless music recognition to adaptive home screens and advanced notification […]
Apple's first developer beta for iOS 17.5 allows developers to lay the groundwork for selling their apps directly from websites for sideloading onto the iPhone. But the feature only applies to users living in the E.U.
Curious about what's in store for testers exploring the iOS 17.5 beta 2? We've got the scoop.
Today Apple has released iOS 17.5 beta 2 to developers, and we don't normally report on such releases, but this one's important, as it marks the debut of yet another feature Apple was forced to add thanks to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Starting in iOS 17.5, EU iPhone owners will be able to download apps from websites - aka sideloading. No need to go through Apple's App Store, or any other app store for that matter - Apple also started supporting alternative app stores thanks to the DMA...
Apple is getting ready to launch iOS 17.5, which will legally allow a practice Apple frowned deeply upon until very recently. Users in the EU will be able to sideload apps onto their iPhone from a web link thanks to the new Digital Markets Act rules now in effect on the continent. Apple Watch SE 2 Cellular + GPS for £60 off AO is selling the Apple Watch SE 2 Cellular + GPS for just £229. That’s £60 off the RRP and only £10 more than the GPS-alone version costs at...
Apple’s iOS 17.4.1 update, introduced in March, has drawn notable attention, not only for its new features but also for the challenges it presents to users, especially those with the iPhone 14 Pro Max. If you’re experiencing some glitches or your device seems warmer than usual, you’re not alone. Let’s delve into what’s been happening […]
Ever since it launched on mobile Aspyr Media has been slowly releasing new DLC and updates for Civilization VI (Free) … Continue reading "PSA: ‘Civilization VI’ Is Unplayable on iOS 17.4 and Later, No ETA On When It Will Be Fixed"
According to a recent rumor, the Notes app will be more powerful by June's release of iOS 18. Soon, you will be able to attach voice notes to this app.
Reggae Jam Fest, Denver miniFEST, Bicycle Day, 420, Earth Day — it’s a busy one this week in Denver! The weather is warming up, which means Red Rocks is totally ready for Wiz Khalifa, Flatbush Zombies and Earthgang at 420 On The Rocks. Also for 420, tradition continues with the Mile High 420 Festival at […]
The new iOS 17.5 beta introduces app sideloading from websites in the EU and Apple has announced both what eligible developers have to do, and what users can expect to see. Apple is allowing EU developers to skip the App Store and offer sideloading from their websites As previously expected, the new beta release of iOS 17.5, adds the facility for sideloading apps from a website. Apple had previously resisted allowing this Web Distribution, but was pressured into it by the EU and its...