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Apple announces support for alternative app marketplaces, web browser engines in the EU with iOS 17.4 (www.macstories.net)
submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by fresh@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Updated the link to a better source that gives a more detailed overview.

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[โ€“] orclev@lemmy.world 22 points 10 months ago (1 children)

In before accessing this new app store disables face unlock, NFC, the fingerprint sensor, and voids your warranty.

[โ€“] fresh@lemm.ee 16 points 10 months ago

The update will also open up NFC access to alternative payment apps.

Apple does make it very clear that they're being forced to do so by law, though, so don't expect these changes to come out of the EU anytime soon.