Yes, that’s the sound of ice forming over a really, really hot place.
Just a year ago, this kind of change seemed impossible.
There is a great reason: The European Union.
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“This is another regulatory push from the European Union.
“Users are going to have access to a lot more apps than they did previously.
Users are going to have access to a lot more apps than they did previously.
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For the record, the Mac has allowed the free installation of apps since forever and is doing fine.
Thanks to EU laws, likely set to affect Apple in 2024, this will soon have to change.
How Will It Work?
Apple might have to comply with these laws, but it doesnt have to like them.
Non-notarized third-party apps can be run, but its not easy.
For developers, the advantages are clear.
If you are Adobe or Microsoft, then you already have enough of a name to sell from anywhere.
However this ends up, the results are going to be pretty big.