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IOS 17
iOS 17 is the seventeenth major release of Apple's iOS operating system for the iPhone. It is the direct successor to iOS 16. It was announced on June 5, 2023, at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference alongside watchOS 10, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17 and macOS Sonoma. It was made publicly available on September 18, 2023, as a free software update for supported iOS devices (see the supported devices section). It was succeeded by iOS 18 on September 16, 2024.
iOS 17's internal codename is Dawn. Apple initially intended iOS 17 as a "tuneup release", similar to iOS 12, Mac OS X 10.1, Mac OS X Jaguar, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard, allowing them to focus on their new Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset, though they added major features later in the development cycle.
In compliance with the Digital Markets Act, Apple introduced a set of additional features only for those living in European Union countries. These features were rolled out beginning with iOS 17.4.
These include:
Additionally, Apple has put in place measures to prevent all users outside of the EU from accessing any of those features.
These measures include:
With the second beta of iOS 17.4, the functionality of progressive web apps was severely restricted; web apps added to the home screen opened as bookmarks in the user's default browser. While this was initially believed to be a bug, Apple confirmed on February 15, 2024, that they would be removed, justifying their choice by low use, as well as security and privacy concerns and the Digital Markets Act. On February 26, it was announced that the European Commission was planning to investigate Apple over the move, and requested more information from the company and app developers for further assessment. The Open Web Advocacy wrote a letter to Tim Cook and asked him to not "sabotage" the feature. On March 1, Apple announced that it had canceled its plan to disable home screen web apps in the European Union; Apple's developer website was then updated to reflect this.
Apple has expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of third-party app marketplaces on user privacy and device security. Allowing app installations outside the official App Store may increase the risk of malware, scams, and harmful content. To mitigate these risks, Apple has implemented a notarization process that requires all apps—regardless of distribution channel—to undergo automated and human review to identify known security threats and ensure compliance with platform policies. Additionally, third-party marketplace developers must adhere to strict operational guidelines, including providing transparency regarding data handling and ensuring mechanisms for user support and reporting abuse. Despite these safeguards, Apple maintains that the changes may expose users to elevated security risks compared to the standard App Store environment.
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IOS 17
iOS 17 is the seventeenth major release of Apple's iOS operating system for the iPhone. It is the direct successor to iOS 16. It was announced on June 5, 2023, at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference alongside watchOS 10, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17 and macOS Sonoma. It was made publicly available on September 18, 2023, as a free software update for supported iOS devices (see the supported devices section). It was succeeded by iOS 18 on September 16, 2024.
iOS 17's internal codename is Dawn. Apple initially intended iOS 17 as a "tuneup release", similar to iOS 12, Mac OS X 10.1, Mac OS X Jaguar, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard, allowing them to focus on their new Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset, though they added major features later in the development cycle.
In compliance with the Digital Markets Act, Apple introduced a set of additional features only for those living in European Union countries. These features were rolled out beginning with iOS 17.4.
These include:
Additionally, Apple has put in place measures to prevent all users outside of the EU from accessing any of those features.
These measures include:
With the second beta of iOS 17.4, the functionality of progressive web apps was severely restricted; web apps added to the home screen opened as bookmarks in the user's default browser. While this was initially believed to be a bug, Apple confirmed on February 15, 2024, that they would be removed, justifying their choice by low use, as well as security and privacy concerns and the Digital Markets Act. On February 26, it was announced that the European Commission was planning to investigate Apple over the move, and requested more information from the company and app developers for further assessment. The Open Web Advocacy wrote a letter to Tim Cook and asked him to not "sabotage" the feature. On March 1, Apple announced that it had canceled its plan to disable home screen web apps in the European Union; Apple's developer website was then updated to reflect this.
Apple has expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of third-party app marketplaces on user privacy and device security. Allowing app installations outside the official App Store may increase the risk of malware, scams, and harmful content. To mitigate these risks, Apple has implemented a notarization process that requires all apps—regardless of distribution channel—to undergo automated and human review to identify known security threats and ensure compliance with platform policies. Additionally, third-party marketplace developers must adhere to strict operational guidelines, including providing transparency regarding data handling and ensuring mechanisms for user support and reporting abuse. Despite these safeguards, Apple maintains that the changes may expose users to elevated security risks compared to the standard App Store environment.