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Apple revealed this week what the Digital Markets Act in Europe will mean for developers, with Spotify already one step ahead and choosing to reveal what it would mean for its users. This seems to mostly affect the iPhone, but what does it actually mean for the iPad?
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Some of the changes Apple announced apply to all platforms, but there are also things that are only available for the iPhone and not the iPad. This is partly because the iPad does not fall under the “gatekeeper” rule. As part of this gatekeeper rule, Europe has designated several large, important platforms that it monitors particularly closely and from which it expects more.
iPadOS on iOS
The iPhone uses iOS and the iPad uses iPadOS. Since iOS is designated as such a gatekeeper platform and iPadOS is not, Apple can make slightly different decisions for the iPad. At the same time, it is also said that the App Store generally falls under the gatekeeper rule and that therefore means more for the iPad App Store. That’s why Apple has announced certain changes specifically for the App Store on all platforms.
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This only comes on the iPhone and not the iPad: a popup in Safari asking you to choose a default browser, support for third-party browsers, choosing a default NFC and wallet app and – most importantly – the Ability to install third-party app stores and download apps from these app stores. What the iPad brings is the ability for app makers to use alternative payment methods and pay lower commissions. In addition, the App Store will be opened for game streaming apps.
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App Store
It will come into effect starting with iOS 17.4, which is expected in March and is currently being tested. Want to learn more about what app makers think about the adjustments? Also read the article iOS app makers upset again: App outside the App Store could be very expensive.
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