Apple advises you Android, if you want to download apps outside the App Store – Frandroid

Apple is fighting on several fronts. The current functioning of the App Store poses a problem for free competition, nevertheless the impact of the lawsuits could change the very foundations of the functioning of the store which equips the iPhone and the iPad. Apple CEO Tim Cook brought up the topic at an event hosted by The New York Times. He is totally opposed to the opening of iOS.

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In the midst of various trials and debates, tensions around the App Store are very high. Apple CEO, Tim cook, just said that customers who want to download apps should consider purchasing an Android device because the experience offered by the iPhone‌ “ promotes their security and confidentiality “.

A clear message from Tim Cook

During the DealBook event organized by the New York Times (and relayed by MacRumors), Tim Cook said customers already have a choice between wanting a secure and protected platform or an ecosystem that enables the sideloading (sideloading in French, i.e. downloading apps and games outside the official store).

I think people have that choice today, Andrew, if you want to get by, you can buy an android phone. This choice exists when you enter a store. If this is important to you then you should buy an Android phone. From our point of view, it would be like I’m a car maker telling a customer that it’s best not to put airbags and seat belts in my car. He would never think of doing that today. It’s just too risky to do that.

Tim Cook bluntly compared the sideloading to an automaker who sells a car without an airbag and seatbelt, claiming it would be too risky.

The CEO of Apple took the opportunity to quote, again, studies Nokia 2019 and 2020 Threat Intelligence Reports, where the findings explain that 98% of mobile malware targets Android devices, on average ” 15 to 47 times more As malware targeting the iPhone.

As a reminder, Apple is the target of multiple investigations and trials around the world concerning the App Store. It is in South Korea where the outcome of the exchanges could lead to drastic changes. Last month, the Asian country passed new rules prohibiting platform owners from limiting developers to using only one payment method for in-app purchases.

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