It looks like Apple may follow Android's example and finally allow sideloading

• Apple is reportedly preparing to open its platform to third-party app stores and sideloading.
• The move follows the EU's Digital Markets Act, which mandates that companies allow consumers to download from third-party app stores.
• This would allow apps to circumvent the 30% app store tax Apple charges developers.
• Apple has yet to decide what it will do with iMessage.

As it prepares to allow third-party app stores on its platform, Apple is preparing to open the gates to its walled garden.

The Digital Markets Act requires platforms to allow consumers to download applications from third-party sources. It's a point of contention for developers who have to fork over as much as 30% of their revenue to Apple for using the app store in order to be able to use this.

Following the revelation that Apple imposes a secret tax on in-app purchases, the price of the Blue subscription was raised by $3.

Employees of Apple are engaged in a major push to open up key elements of the company's platforms, according to a new report. As soon as next year, the change is possible. This would make sure that Apple complies with the Digital Markets Act by the deadline.

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The Digital Markets Act was passed in the EU, but its app store policies wouldn't apply to everyone. The rest of the world will have to play by Apple's rules, according to a report. It is possible that other countries will pass similar laws.

Safety has always been Apple's reason for not allowing consumers to download apps from anywhere but the App Store. Jerry Hildenbrand thinks that money is the main reason for developers avoiding the App Store tax. He says that allowing third-party downloads in Apple's app store is just as important as the privacy and safety rules that developers have to abide by.

The idea of mandating certain security requirements is being discussed by Apple. This could be Apple's way of gaining revenue from this move.

There are other changes in store for Apple. A new EU law requiring the charging port on new devices to be included in the price of the device has caused Apple to introduce a new version of its phone.

iMessage is one thing that Apple is holding back on, according to reports. Despite the requirement that messaging apps be compatible with third-party services, Cupertino has not opened up its messaging platform. Apple hasn't made a decision on this part of the DMA.

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