Apple introduces sideloading for iPhones in the EU with iOS 17.4, excludes iPads; also cuts App Store commissions under new EU rules.
Apple recently released iOS 17.4 beta, introducing a notable change in line with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This update, exclusive to EU users, allows for sideloading, a process where users can download and install apps from sources outside the official App Store. However, this feature is currently limited to iPhones only, excluding iPads from this flexibility.No Sideloading for EU iPad Users
The distinction between iPhones and iPads in this context is significant. Despite iPadOS and iOS sharing a similar foundation, Apple has chosen to restrict sideloading and related features to the iPhone.
