The CEO of Apple is once again against the loading side of apps on the iPhone.
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Apple CEO Tim Cook made several headlines, including one related to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. But also, in that same interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Cook referred to “application side loading” or “Side load“on the iPhone, something Apple has always opposed, repeatedly citing Android as an example.
Apple faces various inquiries, both from the US and Europe, for the alleged App Store monopoly, but Cook doesn’t see it that way. Apple CEO says users currently have the option to choose between wanting a safe and secure platform or an ecosystem that allows side-loading, like Android.
I think people have that option today, Andrew. If you want apps side loading, you can buy Android phone
Apple maintains its firm stance against alternative iOS app stores
Side loading would allow users download and install applications directly to your iPhone from the Internet or other app stores. This is something that has never been allowed on the iPhone, which gives additional security compared to Android.
“I think people have that option today Andrew, if you want apps sideloading you can buy an Android phone. This choice exists when you walk into a store. If this is important to you then you should buy an Android phone. From our perspective, it would be like a car manufacturer telling you [a un cliente] you will not put airbags and seat belts in the car. I never would have thought of doing that today. It’s too risky to do that. And so it wouldn’t be an iPhone if it didn’t maximize security and privacy.“.
Apple has always advocated that Security is the main reason why they don’t allow installation of apps from outside the App Store on iPhone, And that may be true. But also keep in mind that allowing this could cause App Store activity generated much less money, something Apple has yet to admit.
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