Apple has unveiled the fourth beta of iOS 17.5, mirroring the anticipated final release. As the mid-May release date for iOS 17.5 looms, Apple gears up for its imminent launch.
Sources reveal a transformative feature poised to debut in iOS 17.5: web app loading. This advancement, driven by Apple's compliance with EU mandates, empowers users to seamlessly download and install apps directly from developer websites. This builds upon the side-loading capabilities introduced in iOS 17.4, which exclusively allowed app installations from third-party app stores. With this latest update, Apple significantly expands the avenues for app side-loading.
However, it's crucial to note that developers must meet specific criteria to qualify for this feature. They must have been part of Apple's developer program for two consecutive years and have had their apps installed over 1 million times on EU iOS devices within the past year. Only developers meeting these requirements can distribute their apps through their websites.
In the pipeline, Apple is actively preparing for the launch of iOS 18, its next-generation operating system. The unveiling is expected to take place at their upcoming developer conference in June.
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