The EU DMA bill deadline is approaching, and Apple iOS 17.4 RC version will be released as soon as February 28

IT House reported on February 27 that in order to comply with the antitrust regulations of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple will release the iOS 17.4 RC version as soon as tomorrow. The bill requires technology companies to comply with relevant regulations by March 6, 2024. One of the important elements is to allow users to install apps from app stores other than the App Store.

1. Third-party app store support

According to tipster @aaronp613, Apple has quietly updated the App Store backend to prepare for supporting third-party app store functions.

2. Non-WebKit kernel support

iOS 17.4 will allow users to install apps from other app stores, while also allowing browsers to use non-WebKit kernels, which is also one of the requirements of the DMA Act.

1. Apple usually releases a Release Candidate (RC Candidate) version a few days before officially releasing a major update to ensure that everything is running properly. If the iOS 17.4 RC version is released to testers tomorrow, the final official version may be pushed to all users next Monday or Tuesday.

2. In addition to the App Store overhaul for EU users, iOS 17.4 also brings a few other updates, such as improved Lost Device Protection, new emojis, added transcription capabilities for Apple Podcasts, and enhancements to CarPlay.
3. In addition to iOS 17.4, Apple is also expected to release watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4 and macOS Sonoma 14.4 RC version updates at the same time.

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