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The provision operationalizes regulatory obligations that fundamentally alter the App Store's distribution exclusivity in EU markets. It establishes the terms under which Apple must accommodate alternative distribution channels, affecting developer access pathways, security protocols, and app installation mechanisms on iOS devices subject to DMA jurisdiction.
Users in eligible EU markets gain access to alternative methods for app installation and distribution outside the official App Store, including sideloading and third-party marketplaces, subject to Apple's compliance implementation and the technical requirements specified in the agreement. The provision defines how these alternative channels operate within Apple's system architecture and what security or verification procedures apply.
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The provision operationalizes regulatory obligations that fundamentally alter the App Store's distribution exclusivity in EU markets. It establishes the terms under which Apple must accommodate alternative distribution channels, affecting developer access pathways, security protocols, and app installation mechanisms on iOS devices subject to DMA jurisdiction.
Users in eligible EU markets gain access to alternative methods for app installation and distribution outside the official App Store, including sideloading and third-party marketplaces, subject to Apple's compliance implementation and the technical requirements specified in the agreement. The provision defines how these alternative channels operate within Apple's system architecture and what security or verification procedures apply.
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