iPad users will miss out on third-party app stores, browser engines, and more - 9to5Mac
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Yesterday, Apple announced some major changes to the App Store and the broader iPhone platform in the European Union, including...

The iPad is not part of all modifications made by Cupertino to adhere to the EU law.

  • The ability to install third-party app marketplaces and download apps from third-party app marketplaces will be an option only on the iPhone.

  • The new prompt in Safari that asks users to pick a default browser engine is coming only to the iPhone.

  • Support for third-party browser engines is coming only to the iPhone.

  • The ability to set default NFC and wallet apps will only be available on the iPhone.

  • AlexWIWA@lemmy.mlEnglish
    11·
    9 months ago

    The iPad is such a useless device now that laptops are the same size. It’s near impossible to do anything more than type word documents.

    • Simulation6@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      3·
      9 months ago

      I disagree. The iPad is great for watching video and surfing the web. For doing any work you would want a desktop/laptop.

      • AlexWIWA@lemmy.mlEnglish
        3·
        9 months ago

        It is great for that, but I’m not gonna spend $1,000 to watch videos whenever my iPad kicks the bucket. I’ll consider buying another one if I can play emulators or program on it.