Apple Launches ‘Apps by Apple’ Page on Its Website
Apple has added a new Apple by Apple section to its website, which is interpreted as a step that will allow third-party app stores to find a place on the iPhone in the near future.
As the European Union is expected to make the use of third-party app stores a mandatory requirement, Apple is expected to comply with this regulation.
The Apple Apps section showcases some of the most popular apps developed by Apple, such as Safari, iMessage, Final Cut Pro, GarageBand, and iMovie. According to a report by 9to5Google, Apple may use this page as a way to promote its own apps when possible third-party options come into play – especially now that it may have to comply with EU obligations regarding sideloading and installation. from third-party app stores on iOS.
“Connect, create and get things done with powerful and intuitive apps designed to be easy to use, private and secure,” the page emphasizes.
Another highlight of the page is Apple’s claim that these apps come from “a place you can trust.” This suggests that Apple will continue to position its own App Store as the ideal place to download and buy apps.
The new page has apps from all devices and is divided into several categories such as communication, productivity, research, entertainment and home, health and fitness, and features.
It remains to be seen how Apple plans to add support for sideloading and third-party app stores in the future, but it will certainly be interesting to see Apple’s “walled garden” get new entries. Additionally, Apple has also been vocal about how sideloading affects the security of its devices, which is one of the biggest concerns behind its stance against allowing sideloading.
