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Sadly no information here about the mechanisms for how alternative app stores will work, which is the most interesting part for me. Will the .ipa format be standardized like .apk and will we be able to make iOS apps without having to use macOS?


No, you'll need to install through an approved alternate marketplace. See https://developer.apple.com/support/dma-and-apps-in-the-eu/#...


Apple approves apps on their marketplace.

Apple approves alternative marketplaces.

Apple approves all apps on all marketplaces.


And charges for all apps on all marketplaces


reads like levying to me


Apple inherits the earth




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