New law in sight for sideloading on iOS and Android

• Japan is studying a solution to force Apple to allow sideloading
• Sideloading allows you to download applications without going through the App Store
• It is likely that this operation will also be authorized in France, very soon

In Japan, new regulations could force Apple and Google to let users of their mobile OS download apps natively from sources other than the Play Store and the App Store. This operation, calledsideloadingacross the Atlantic, is sometimes criticized for potentially exposing more to viruses that would not have been detected by the safeguards of the stores in question. But we can also see an undeniable competitive advantage for small publishers, with a greater chance of seeing their platforms promoted to the general public.

And for good reason: on iOS and Android, we often notice thatApple et Googleon the contrary, do not hesitate to encourage the installation of their own services: music, streaming, etc. Moreover, here too, Japan intends to crack down and could well sanction such preferences.

Soon in France too?

This misadventure of the Apple in the land of the rising sun is, moreover, not isolated. Many other regions have also tried to calm down the game sometimes described as monopolistic in society, whether in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands or even in France. Within our borders, the response is also being prepared.

It is mainly throughEuropean institutionsthat the main pressures are being exerted against Apple today. Thierry Breton, in charge of the file,wishwhat's more, also regulate the case of artificial intelligence, while Siri could soon see its capabilities boosted as part of a future major update.

Advances already present on iOS

For several months now, Apple has already started to respond to requests from officials. Some developers can thus offer external payment links, bypassing the30% commissiond’iOS.

Finally, let us also note that it is no less than Craig Federighi, CTO of the Apple firm, whoinsuredwish to comply with the demands of our leaders if they are indeed adopted.