A new law from the EU might force Apple to allow third party App Stores on their platform and also allow sodeloading.
The new rules are under the Digital Markets Act or DMA which will classify tech giants like Apple as a "gatekeeper" and will force them to open up their platforms to other companies.
Many changes the DMA could make to Apple's platform and services are with allowing iPhone and iPad users to sideload and download apps from third party App stores. It will also allow developers to use their own payment methods for apps and not go through Apple's payment method and give them a percentage. They will also get access to data collected by Apple.
DMA recently proposed to make message and voice calling services interoperable which means that Apple will have to provide the framework for iMessage to other messaging services who request it.
If the law passes, companies that are classified as "gatekeepers" will have to inform the DMA about their services and platforms and if they meet the criteria.
The EU has recently passed a law which will require Apple to adopt the USB-C port on all their products by 2024.
Apple does claims the EU's laws will create concerns for the vulnerability of users privacy and security.
