Apple Criticizes EU Rule Allowing First Porn App on iPhones
The Digital Markets Act mandates alternative app stores on iPhones in the EU, enabling the controversial app 'Hot Tub' despite Apple's objections.
- The app 'Hot Tub,' described as a browser for adult content, is now available for iPhones in the EU via the alternative app store AltStore.
- This development is due to the EU's Digital Markets Act, which requires Apple to permit third-party app stores on its devices in Europe.
- Apple has strongly condemned the app's availability, stating it would never approve such content for its official App Store and citing concerns over user safety, particularly for children.
- The company argues that apps like 'Hot Tub' undermine consumer trust in Apple's ecosystem and pose significant security risks.
- Despite its objections, Apple could still profit from the app if it becomes popular, as its policies impose fees on apps with over a million installations.
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