Dan Moren
Wow, this would be a huge shift if it pans out. The nature of the App Store has been one of Apple’s biggest vulnerabilities and the point of a lot of criticism from developers. Opening to third parties would change the entire landscape. (And, honestly, I think for the better.) https://sixcolors.com/link/2022/12/bloomberg-apple-planning-to-change-course-allow-third-party-app-stores-and-more/
Bloomberg: Apple planning to change course, allow third-party app stores and more

The usually well-sourced Mark Gurman at Bloomberg with the scoop: Software engineering and services employees are engaged in a major push to open up key elements of Apple’s platforms, according to …

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Dec 13, 2022 at 8:06pmTusker
Show threadJohn TracyDec 13, 2022

@dmoren This is HUGE news if even some of this is accurate.

I know lots in this community want 3rd party app store availability, but I would also be happy with just true 3rd party browser availability.

Show threadWarner CrockerDec 13, 2022
@dmoren The chatter about this is going to be something else between now and the time it happens.
Show threadMichael GemarDec 13, 2022
@dmoren The big issue will be maintaining security when Apple no longer can vet the software. It will be interesting how much access outside apps get.
Show threadSetKuDec 13, 2022

@dmoren This is going to have a huge ripple effect across Apple’s software game and sphere. I wonder what this will mean for developers and system integrations.

The devils in the details here, but this is huge news.