Apple has opposed sideloading apps on its devices since the iPhone’s inception, but that could change soon. In fact, according to Mark Gurman, a renowned Apple analyst, the upcoming iOS 17 will enable just that.
But don’t hold your breath, as this is not yet confirmed. The upcoming iOS 17 could lay the groundwork for sideloading in the future. Additionally, the EU’s new Digital Market Act will come into force in 2024 and requires companies to allow users to install apps from alternative sources, so there’s a good chance the change will come with iOS 17.
And if Apple wants to comply, it should allow its users to install apps from app stores other than its official App Store.
Apple’s refusal to enable sideloading stems from privacy and security concerns, so we wonder how Apple handles this. We’ll learn more at the company’s annual WWDC conference, where watchOS is said to steal the spotlight with massive changes.
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