In this two-sided video, I debate myself in whether Apple’s new changes for the EU found in iOS 17.4 are pure malicious compliance or necessary to protect users. These changes will introduce sideloading in third-party app stores, new browser default options, and open-access to NFC. Where do you stand on all of it?
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0:00 Intro
0:57 EU DMA background
1:48 Third-party app stores coming to iPhone
6:14 Default browsers & web engines
8:42 Default wallet & NFC access
10:16 Likely legal hurdles
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