See how iPhone apps could change if Apple loses its DOJ antitrust fight

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 14:51

App Store and other apps are displayed on a dark-themed iPhone screen. — Apple's App Store has new competitors coming for it as part of EU actions to increase competition. The AltStore could give a glimpse into how iPhone apps could change.
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New app store AltStore could be coming to iPhones in the EU after to 2024 regional rule changes.
The Apple App Store rival aims to give developers more control over app distribution and payment.
AltStore offers a peek into how iPhone apps could change in the US if Apple loses a DOJ lawsuit.

A new app store coming to iPhones in the EU provides a glimpse into what changes iPhone users in the US can expect if the Department of Justice wins its antitrust lawsuit against Apple.