Apple's iOS 17.4 Beta Sparks Controversy Over PWA Support Removal in EU

The update raises questions about compliance with the Digital Markets Act and its impact on developers and users.

Apple's iOS 17.4 beta update has sparked controversy by removing support for progressive web apps (PWAs) and their push notifications in the EU, raising concerns about compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The removal of PWAs affects users' ability to receive web push notifications and access data stored in these apps, with some developers viewing the move as intentional to comply with DMA regulations.
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The iOS 17.4 update also introduces support for third-party app stores and allows browsers like Firefox and Google Chrome to use their own engines instead of Apple's WebKit in Europe.
The future of PWAs and website push notifications on iPhone remains uncertain as Apple has yet to comment on the situation.