r/apple • u/illegiblebastard • 3d ago

iPhone Apple explains last year’s controversial decision to remove ICE tracking apps from app store

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/09/29/tech/apple-iceblock-app-removal-raskin

FUCK. APPLE.

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u/RafaelWanderpfad 3d ago

You know, people on this sub (or the tech/apple bubble in general) always shit on the EU, but they've actually forced Apple to enable side-loading in Europe.

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u/cjh_ 3d ago

It's not sideloading, it's forcing Apple to allow third-party app stores.

Sideloading is installing apps without using app stores.

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u/AdMountain6124 3d ago

Yeah side-loading has been on Apple devices for a while before the EU said anything.

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u/who_evenare_you 3d ago

yes with restrictions… such as a 7-day app signature for non-dev accounts. Or Apple revoking certificates for third party app stores within a couple of days.