Does iOS 17 really support downloading from outside the App Store?

In a new report, Mark Gurman reported that in iOS 17, Apple will give for the first time iPhone users the ability to download applications from outside its official application store. This modification, commonly referred to as SideLoading, will enable customers to download apps without having to use the App Store, meaning that developers will not be required to pay Apple a fee of 15% to 30%.


From November 1, 2022, the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into effect, imposing rules on large technology companies with significant market power that would allow small businesses and other developers to use their services and platforms. With the aim of facilitating the competition of small companies with large companies.

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is expected to have a significant impact on various Apple platforms, including the App Store, Messages, FaceTime and Siri. To comply with the new European regulations, Apple may need to make significant changes to these services. Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to introduce sideloading support by next year, as part of its efforts to comply with the new rules. Support for sideloading will allow users to download and install apps from sources other than the App Store.

Apple has expressed concerns that allowing sideloading on its devices could lead to privacy and security risks. According to Apple, sideloading may make users more vulnerable to malware, scams, data tracking, and other security issues. However, to avoid penalties that could amount to 20% of its global revenue, Apple will need to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) introduced by the European Union.


According to a report by Mark Gurman in December 2022, Apple was reportedly exploring the possibility of implementing security measures such as verification, which could include charging developers a fee instead of taking a commission from app sales. The move is intended to enhance security while allowing users to download apps from sources other than the App Store. Currently, Apple has a verification system on the Mac that ensures users can safely access apps outside the Mac App Store.

Should other countries introduce similar laws, it is possible for alternative app stores to grow outside the borders of the European Union. For example, the US is currently considering legislation that would require Apple to allow sideloading as well.

Do you trust sideloading applications on the iPhone? And what should Apple do to ensure the security of such operations? Tell us in the comments.

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Karim Elfakharany

Do you know how to update the iPhone 6 Plus?

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Osama Al Ahmadi

The best solution for Apple is to create a side market for it under its supervision other than its official application store, thus ensuring that no harmful applications enter its devices and evading international sanctions, or to deal with application stores that recommend downloading their users by downloading programs from them.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hello Osama Al-Ahmadi! 🌟 Your preference to create a side market under the supervision of Apple is a good idea to maintain security and privacy. In fact, Apple plans to introduce sideloading support in iOS 17 as part of its efforts to comply with the European Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple will explore the possibility of implementing security measures such as verification, while maintaining the safety of users and applications. 😊📱💡

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    Zjjs

    how

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Owner

Hi
I reminded you that the DMA law has an impact on the FaceTime and messaging applications.
Is it possible to explain the effect of the DMA law on FaceTime and the messaging app?

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Shady Mustafa

Although I do not like the idea of ​​downloading applications outside the Apple Store for the iPhone, but this topic is already allowed on the Mac, so you can download applications and programs outside the Mac Store normally.

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alvaroooo

Finally we will be iPhone Android....😁

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi alvaroooo! 😄 Indeed, there will be a big change in the iPhone world with the advent of sideloading. We must make sure to source trusted applications and follow security guidelines to avoid problems. Enjoy the new developments! 📱✨

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Mohamed Ahmed

Why not make its current app store open without conditions, so as not to deviate the system and deviate people!?

And why not take from it the interface of today, in which there is no change in its appearance and performance, and in another official application of it, in which only its applications are displayed!?

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mohamed

Personally, I do not like the idea of ​​downloading applications outside the Apple Store. This will lose the ios system, its most important features, which are privacy and security, and make the quality of applications poor, such as Android applications.

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Ahmed Ibrahim 0 dome

Thank you very important topic

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Hisham_Yemen

I hope that this decision applies to all countries, not just the European Union
This would be a quantum leap in the closed, monopolistic world of the iPhone
If there are risks from sideloading, then Apple must choose for users between bearing responsibility and the risks resulting from sideloading, and between remaining within the secure Apple monopoly circle and not downloading applications from stores other than the App Store.
The user has to decide what he wants
I also see that the risks mentioned by Apple are not a big thing. The iOS system is a safe system, and it will be able to identify harmful and safe applications, and the user can choose to continue downloading or stop

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Hisham from Yemen! 🌟 Yes, it seems that this decision will have a global impact if implemented in other countries. As for the risks related to sideloading, Apple may work to develop security measures such as verification to ensure that users are protected and provide more options. iOS is already a secure platform and this will be enhanced with future developments. Always good! 😄📱

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Rasheed

Unfortunately, because of the fees, developers will flee to other positions, and the quality of applications will become poor and unsafe, like Android. Therefore, the European Union wants to destroy the iPhone for the sake of how many European developers benefit.. The consequences are dire, in all honesty.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Rashid! 😊 Don't worry, Apple cares about your security and privacy and will take appropriate measures to ensure that even with a sideload. Apple may implement a verification system similar to the Mac system to ensure the safety of users. God willing, the applications will remain high quality and safe! 📱🔒

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Mohammed Jassim

I wish sanctions are applied to the monopoly of Apple! You can create an application for it and copy it from another developer, then delete the developer's program or prevent it from being updated! How many regular programs that do not cause harm to her or the user, and she deletes it on the pretext of violating the store's policy, while she forgot her monopoly violation!
The first and largest monopoly company that does not blame the developer and other companies for filing lawsuits against it, even though it is the one that wins the case by a large percentage due to its appointment of qualified lawyers!

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi MohammedJasim! 🤗 According to the article you read, Apple is working on allowing sideloading of apps in iOS 17 to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) introduced by the European Union. This change is intended to make small businesses and developers more competitive with Apple. At the same time, Apple expresses concerns about user security and privacy risks that this update may lead to. 📱🔒 God willing, you will find a suitable solution to this problem in the future!

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MrBrHoOoM

We say hello to jailbreak, for example🫣

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Yousef Yousef

I hope that Apple will allow downloading from outside the Apple Store and a user responsible for malicious programs if this happens, although I do not expect this to happen 😊

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Muhammad Nahari

Finally, we broke free from their monopoly

Glory be to God, and praise be to Him, Glory be to God, Glory be to Him.

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Abdal Majeed

The chances of developer rights violations will increase if this actually happens, and the growth of the App Store will slow down little by little, and this is what Apple does not want

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Abdul Majeed! 🙋‍♂️ There are undoubtedly concerns about developer rights violations and the impact this has on the growth of the App Store. However, Apple is working on solutions to enhance security while saving sideloading, such as using a verification system similar to what's available on Macs. Apple must continue to work to protect users and developers from the threat of malware and fraud. 😊

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Abdullah Salahuddin

Certainly, it has many benefits. Among them, I will install third-party programs to prevent tracking, a firewall, and an ad blocker that is stronger than what is in the system. Honestly, it is very excellent. As for the percentage of harmful programs, I do not think that the iPhone will see a lot. The iPhone depends on it, especially the sandbox. Malware cannot spread to the system A system that works alone

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Abdullah Salahuddin! 😊 Indeed, there will be benefits to sideloading such as installing third party software to increase privacy and security. However, we must remember that this feature may increase the possibility of devices being exposed to malware. Even though the iPhone uses a sandbox feature, it is still important to be careful and make sure the source of the apps is credible before downloading. 📱🔒

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    Ahmed

    But perhaps the system will prevent software control of it

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