New Update Google and Mozilla don’t like Apple’s new iOS browser rules

[MuzzMelbourne]

Apple is being forced to make major changes to iOS in Europe, thanks to the European Union's "Digital Markets Act." The act cracks down on Big Tech "gatekeepers" with various interoperability, fairness, and privacy demands, and part of the changes demanded of Apple is to allow competing browser engines on iOS. The change, due in iOS 17.4, will mean rival browsers like Chrome and Firefox get to finally bring their own web rendering code to iPhones and iPads. Despite what sounds like a big improvement to the iOS browser situation, Google and Mozilla aren't happy with Apple's proposed changes.

Google and Mozilla don’t like Apple’s new iOS browser rules

Google and Mozilla want iOS's new EU browser rules to apply worldwide.

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Google and Mozilla don’t like Apple’s new iOS browser rules

Google and Mozilla want iOS's new EU browser rules to apply worldwide.

arstechnica.com

It's interesting to see how the European Union's Digital Markets Act is pushing for more competition and choice in the iOS browser space. Allowing competing browser engines like Chrome and Firefox to bring their own web rendering code to iPhones and iPads could lead to a more diverse and innovative browser ecosystem on Apple devices. It's not surprising that Google and Mozilla might have concerns about Apple's proposed changes, as it could potentially disrupt their current positions in the market. It will be fascinating to see how this plays out and what impact it will have on the overall user experience on iOS devices.