The New OilMar 15

Alternative app store #AltStorePAL joins the fediverse

https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/alternative-app-store-altstore-pal-joins-the-fediverse/

#privacy #cybersecurity #iOS #Apple #Europe #Japan #iPhone

Alternative app store AltStore PAL joins the fediverse | TechCrunch

AltStore PAL now supports the fediverse, using its own Mastodon server to let iOS developers share app updates and alerts across platforms like Mastodon and Threads.

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Show threadFelis_Catus_Domesticus

@thenewoil

seems highly redundant. there are so many app stores already. what makes this one special in any way?

Mar 15 at 6:10pmWeb
Show threadCenti QuetzalMar 15
@Felis_Catus_Domesticus @thenewoil This is an Apple alternative, as you know, it is a closed garden that only allows its AppStore, but european law is requiring Apple to open up there, Altstore is an alternative.
Show threadFelis_Catus_DomesticusMar 15

@centiquetzal @thenewoil

I see. Well, badly needed and long overdue then.