Especially In Europe, Apple Will Allow Downloads And Payments With Third Parties On IPhone

Apple updated the iOS system to comply with DMA (photo: dock. Apple)

JAKARTA Apple made changes in iOS and the App Store to comply with the Digital Market Act (DMA) in the European Union (EU). All these changes will take effect after Apple launched iOS 17.4.

In March, iPhone users can download applications outside the App Store. They can download the application through other digital stores on the App Store or through the application developer website.

Users who want to sideload or download the application via a browser do not have to use Safari. They can use other browsers such as Chrome while making the browser a default on the device.

Apple memperkenalkan layar pilihan baru yang akan muncul saat pengguna pertama kali membuka Safari di iOS 17.4 atau lebih baru. Layar itu akan meminta pengguna EU untuk memilih browser default, kata Apple dalam keterangan resmi.

Meanwhile, updates on the App Store will be related to the payment system. Based on the latest policy, developers can add a payment system using a payment service provider (PSP) or a link-out system.

Developers are also entitled to notify their users if there are promotions, discounts or other offers given outside the App Store. With this change, application users don't have to use the App Store to pay or buy something.

Apple realizes that granting permits for sideloads or payments from other parties can increase malware, fraud, phishing, and other security threats. Therefore, Apple is also looking for ways to protect user data.

If the downloaded app from the sideload system carries malware, iOS will prevent the app from opening. In addition, Apple will also display an app installation sheet to provide important information about app security.