Apple Drops Home Screen Web App Support in EU Due to DMA Compliance
Apple's decision to remove Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) from iOS Home Screens in the European Union is a direct response to the new Digital Markets Act regulations.
- Apple confirms the removal of Home Screen web app support in the EU, citing the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as the reason.
- The change affects Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), limiting them to browser windows without standalone app functions like push notifications.
- Developers express significant concern over the impact on user experience and service delivery.
- Critics accuse Apple of using the DMA as an excuse to maintain control over the app ecosystem, despite security concerns.
- Apple's move has sparked backlash from the web development community, highlighting the tension between regulatory compliance and technological innovation.