Exactly this. I think Apple handles it perfectly on macOS: if you want to run an app downloaded outside of the App Store, you have to explicitly go to System Preferences -> Security & Privacy -> Allow apps downloaded from: anywhere. This provides a great mix of consumer protection against malicious code, and freedom for professionals to download and run anything on their machines. Disappointed in how they handle apps outside the 'walled garden' for iOS devices.
> if you want to run an app downloaded outside of the App Store, you have to explicitly go to System Preferences -> Security & Privacy -> Allow apps downloaded from: anywhere.
You can just right click the app and choose “Open”. That deliberate action will allow you to open an app from an unidentified developer without changing your Gatekeeper preferences.
> This provides a great mix of consumer protection against malicious code, and freedom for professionals to download and run anything on their machines.
Android has something similar. Remember the Fortnite fiasco?
Yeah, but if you don't err on the side of freedom, then you're basically supporting Apple-style totalitarianism.
I'm glad that Microsoft's business model won out in the PC wars and I look forward to a time when Apple loses again in their home field. As a power user, I can't stand the amount of control has over my own hardware. In my profession, I can't afford to ignore Apple though. I really hope they lose their anti-trust case!
