Apple warns of grave dangers posed by sideloading on iOS in new paper
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`...sideloading on iPhone would put all users at risk, even those who make a deliberate effort to protect themselves by only downloading apps through the App Store.` What you need to know Apple has warned of the massive impact sideloading could have on the iOS ecosystem and iPhone in a new paper published today. The new document says Apple`s approach to security on iPhone is highly effective, and that emerging antitrust legislation and chatter could jeopardize this. Apple says third-party app stores could lead to apps that bypass parental controls and target user data for ransom, as well as piracy and user privacy breaches. A new privacy paper published today by Apple has warned of the grave impact opening up the iOS ecosystem to third-party app stores and sideloading could have on iPhone security, privacy, and the user experience. The paper, titled `Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps` states that Apple`s iPhone is designed in recognition that phones carry our ...