Starting September 16, European iPad users will have the ability to download apps from outside the App Store for the first time.
Within the European Union, customers should purchase and download apps from official app stores, such as the Apple App Store or Google Play, because these platforms offer a level of quality control and ensure compliance with EU consumer protection laws. While homeowners may not have had the same opportunity, Apple is poised to change that.
Apple’s Developer website has published updates outlining forthcoming modifications affecting apps distributed in the European Union, effective as of Friday. Apple updated its App Review Guidelines on Friday to include iPadOS in the notarization process.
Notarization is the process that mobile apps must complete before being released through various app stores and marketplaces. The process involves compiling a suite of validation measures to guarantee the integrity and security of these items, which are subsequently encrypted and digitally signed, rendering them ready for dissemination.
Starting September 16, European Union residents will have the ability to download iPadOS apps directly from the App Store, alongside other popular storefronts.
As of the implementation date of the Different Phrases Addendum for Apps within the EU, builders who have opted in will see the accumulation of primary annual installs of iPadOS applications begin. At the same time, the reduced App Store fee charge will apply to those apps.
As of the same day, multiple browser engines will become compatible with iPadOS app development. Historic App Setup Reviews in the App Store section, which can be used alongside Apple’s pricing calculator, will include support for iPadOS as well.
Apple requires developers to stay up-to-date on certain agreements related to third-party app stores, as newer versions now include iPadOS support.
