Apple made a historic concession by allowing applications to be downloaded from third parties.
On January 26th, Apple released a press release on its official website stating that in order to comply with the requirements of the European Union's Digital Market Act, Apple will begin adjusting its iOS and App Store rules in the European market in March 2024. Developers operating under new business terms will have the option to launch app applications through the App Store or third-party markets, and alternative payment methods can also be used through app applications in the European Union region.
Apple claims to have added payment processing and core technology usage fees to these developers while reducing transaction fees.
Foreign media pointed out that as Apple faces challenges from courts, regulatory agencies, and software manufacturers around the world regarding its strict control of third-party software, these new policies will test the aforementioned legislation and its implementation.