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Jan. 25, 2024, 8:19 p.m. |

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iOS 17.4 Introduces Alternative App Marketplaces With No Commission in EU


The most exciting detail tucked away in this story about new EU policies from iOS 17.4 onwards: "Apple is giving app developers in the EU access to NFC and allowing for alternative browser engines, so WebKit will not be required for third-party browser apps."


Finally, browser engine competition on iOS! I really hope this results in a future worldwide policy allowing such engines.

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