A number of popular gaming apps have found themselves cut off from the platform.

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So its a whole new industry and, again, this translates to a better experience, Savin explained.

Why third-party app stores are good for Apple’s users — and the company

Likewise Savin pointed out that competition can often help push a business to innovate.

It should be up to the user where they get their apps.

There is a benefit to Apple having more than one app store on its platform, he said.

Testing is necessary before any actual security solution is implemented.

Apple knows how to address these security issues, he said.

And I think Apple could introduce some proper rules and guidelines for third-party stores to follow.

And there should also be some general user awareness about security.

Lets leave the choice to the user.

Were grownups, we make our own choices every day.

Not only Apple but also developers and users, he said.

They should err on the side of safety and then reassess [the solution] periodically.

I think it would really be a shame if this just reduces quality for the user.

The DMA has the potential to further reduce the dominance of big tech within the EU and increase competition.

But, as mentioned, this may not be such a bad thing for all parties involved.

In fact, there are already examples of laws aimed at curbing anti-competitive practices inGermanyandSouth Korea.

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