Apple Won't Allow Third-Party App Stores, App Sideloading on iPad in the EU: Report

Apple won't add support for third-party app marketplaces on iPad, unlike iOS. Ahead of the EU's DMA deadline, the iPhone maker will introduce major changes to how iOS works, but these changes won't make their way to iPadOS. Similarly, third-party browser engines will only be supported on iOS in the EU.

Feb 16, 2026 - 13:38
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Apple won't add support for third-party app marketplaces on iPad, unlike iOS. Ahead of the EU's DMA deadline, the iPhone maker will introduce major changes to how iOS works, but these changes won't make their way to iPadOS. Similarly, third-party browser engines will only be supported on iOS in the EU.

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