GateklonsMar 16
The New Oil

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.

TechCrunch
Mar 15 at 6:00pmWeb
Show threadFelis_Catus_DomesticusMar 15

@thenewoil

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Show threadFelis_Catus_DomesticusMar 15

@thenewoil

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

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.