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iPhone sideloading and iMessage changes are imminent now that Apple is a tech gatekeeper

I'm a longtime iPhone user who doesn't care about sideloading and third-party App Store alternatives or third-party payment systems. Similarly, I've had no problem adjusting my instant messaging habits to meet the needs of those around me. iMessage is hardly the main chat app on my phone, and I've never felt iMessage had to work with the default messaging app du jour on Android.

However, there are iPhone users who want those features. And Apple practically confirmed their imminent, at least for the European Union (EU) customers, where the tech giant now identifies as a tech gatekeeper.

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By: Chris Smith
Title: iPhone sideloading and iMessage changes are imminent now that Apple is a tech gatekeeper
Sourced From: bgr.com/tech/iphone-sideloading-and-imessage-changes-are-imminent-now-that-apple-is-a-tech-gatekeeper/
Published Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:50:00 +0000