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Sure, but it illustrates that Apple's argument that "it would weaken security" is rubbish. It is technically possible to allow side-loading with exactly the sa
by __d 5y ago
Sure, but it illustrates that Apple's argument that "it would weaken security" is rubbish. It is technically possible to allow side-loading with exactly the same security as provided by the AppStore, if they simply used a signature to indicate that an app had passed review.
It would still use the same sandpit, still use the same permissions system, still able to be disabled by Apple, etc, etc.
Without the argument that "it's less secure", it becomes obvious that the only motivation is commercial.
- EMIRELADERO 5y agoBut then what would be the point if the "anticompetitive" measures are still there? If Apple can still get the final say, they can still refuse to sign any IPA for any reason.
- zamadatix 5y agoThe point is sideloading vs app store isn't a function of security like Apple constantly touts. The point is not that this method in particular answers all possible problems one could have with the lack of side-loading or that this is necessarily the actual method that should be the one implemented.