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Will Apple allow side-loading or other app stores on their iPhones before 2026?

European Unionresult: Yes

United Kingdom6%

United States1%

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Authors:

PhilippSchoenegger

Opened:

Feb 19, 2023

Closes:

Dec 31, 2025

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2026

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