Apple warns Australia against following the EU in mandating iOS app sideloading, citing security risks. Australia is considering forcing Apple to open its App Store to sideloading as part of competition reforms.

  • mabeledo@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    So?

    Does Ford have the right to tell you which roads you can drive on, so you won’t mess up the suspension?

    • MisanthropiCynic@lemmy.today
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      4 days ago

      They certainly do tell you which parts you can add to your car that will void the warranty or make it illegal to drive on the street

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        4 days ago

        Notice in your example, they still give you the freedom to do it in the first place.

        Apple Car would weld the bonnet shut and you wouldn’t even be able to change the oil yourself.

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          The parts won’t work if you mess with the computer anymore than they will with Apple. You can hack into it and be malicious, which is what you’re talking about doing here

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            3 days ago

            I am not, but if it makes you feel better to put words in my mouth then I will not begrudge you that.