"Apple's Game-Changing Move: Allowing Direct iOS App Downloads from Websites in the EU"

Apple has announced significant changes to the iPhone in response to the Digital Markets Act in the European Union, allowing app marketplaces to offer apps from one developer only and enabling developers to distribute apps directly from their websites to EU users. These changes are a response to new legislation and are currently specific to the EU, but could potentially influence similar changes in other countries. Additionally, the iOS 17.4 update has already had an immediate impact, with an increase in installations of alternative browsers on the iPhone following the update.