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Apple is continuing to work on its next set of operating system updates, and the new beta of iOS 15.2 seeded to developers and public beta testers this week includes a number of tweaks and improvements.
Tim Cook also spoke at this week’s DealBook online summit, addressing some of the recent controversy about whether Apple should be required to allow “sideloading” of apps from outside the App Store, among other topics. Beyond those two stories, this week saw popular stories on a variety of topics, so read on below for all of the details!
Tim Cook: Users Who Want to Sideload Apps Can Use Android
Over the last few months, Apple has publicly expressed its opposition to a provision in Europe’s proposed Digital Markets Act that would require the iPhone to allow sideloading of apps outside of the App Store.
Apple CEO Tim Cook this week chimed in on the matter, saying that users who want to sideload apps should buy an Android smartphone. Cook said the iPhone is designed to maximize security and privacy, which has been Apple’s primary argument against sideloading.
For more about why Apple is opposed to sideloading, check out our roundup of frequently asked questions.
Everything New in iOS 15.2 Beta 2: Legacy Contacts, Communication Safety, and More
Apple this week seeded the second beta of iOS 15.2 to developers and public beta testers, and there are a handful of new features and changes.
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