Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Apple is under fire on a number of fronts. The biggest issue this week is several bills introduced in the US. A key issue? The ability to "sideload" apps on your iPhone.

Is that safe? What's the downside? Learn more in this short...

References:
- The WSJ on the push in the US Congress and the EU, wsj.com/articles/apples-fight-for-control-over-apps-moves-to-congress-and-eu-11624440601?mod=searchresults_pos1&page=1
- Ars Technica interview with Tim Cook, arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/06/apples-tim-cook-sideloading-is-not-in-the-best-interests-of-the-user
- My post on new privacy features from WWDC21, markn.ca/2021/privacy-at-wwdc21

Index:
- [0:00] Under pressure
- [0:10] What is sideloading?
- [0:22] App Store protections
- [0:44] The ecosystem

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