"Apple's New Fees and Restrictions for Sideloading in Europe"
Apple is preparing for the Digital Markets Act in Europe by making concessions such as offering competitors access to its tap-to-pay mobile wallet system and gearing up for sideloading, which may include levying fees on developers. The act requires platforms to allow third parties to interoperate with their services and access user-generated data, with penalties for non-compliance. Apple's actions may be a response to potential revenue loss from changes to the App Store's practices, and other tech firms may follow suit.