Tempting but poisonous. Only a company like Apple could have suggested such a thing about 'sideloading'. And only a company like Apple could have fallen on people happily lazing under the tree - posing a question worth pondering and waking up for. The reasons behind Apple's long-standing criticism of its 'walled garden' approach to business are well understood. Some attribute it to the high total cost of ownership of an Apple device, while others express concern over the 'right to repair' issue. Whether fair or not, successful or not, these arguments have consistently subjected Apple to intense scrutiny.
However, recently, this closed fortress has faced mounting pressure to 'open up' from both regulators and consumers. An example of this is Apple's new posture on sideloading, which is now being confronted with more stringent regulations from the European Union. Allowing users to download apps from sources outside the App Store may soon become a reality, albeit initially only within the EU, courtesy of the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). This potential change carries significant implications for Apple.
Viewed through Apple's lens, the prohibition of sideloading could be construed as a proactive security measure undertaken by the company. However, viewed through a different lens, allowing sideloading could mean opening the garden to bees and butterflies that contribute to its vibrancy and beauty. Perhaps it is time to examine this issue through the prism of security.
WHAT APPLE FEARS?
Simply put, sideloading involves transferring files between two devices through a third medium or installing an app not present in an approved list of the device maker.
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