I should be able to run any software I see fit on a piece of hardware I own without a corporation acting as a gatekeeper. I hope the EU finds this unacceptable because it’s frankly bullshit.

How would that even work? Apps distributed outside the App Store would not (necessarily) be submitted to Apple to review, and the developer of sideloaded apps may not be identifiable to charge fees too.

I suppose they could mandate some sort of signing system for sideloaded executables but I have a feeling the EU would consider that a further abuse.

It will all come out in the wash, but if the rumours are true Apple seems to be going about this in the worst way possible.

This is equivalent to getting a speeding ticket while your car is on a flatbed

Anyone who didn’t see this coming? It was pretty obvious they’ll never ever allow unlimited side loading.