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Apple tells EU it has five different App Stores, not just one (9to5mac.com)
submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 27 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I get what you’re saying and I hate that I had to write it like that. Was saying it to point out that Mac’s just aren’t as locked down as other Apple devices so won’t be subject to the EU ruling anyway.

The entire argument is stupid anyway.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

They do limit you without a certain (hidden) key press if the developer isn't on a trusted list.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

AFAIK it uses certificates for that, kinda like a more aggressive form of Windows' User Account Control.