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Apple's Cook says proposed EU tech rules threaten security of iPhones

Cook said he feared the draft rules would lead to more installing of apps that do not come via Apple's App Store, or "side-loading".

By: REUTERS
Updated on: Aug 21 2022, 18:01 IST
Apple CEO Tim Cook (MINT_PRINT)

Apple boss Tim Cook took aim on Wednesday at proposed European rules aimed at curbing the power of U.S. tech giants, saying they could pose security and privacy risks to iPhones.

Cook, in his first public comments about the Digital Markets Act (DMA) proposed by EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager, said parts were good but others were not. He said he feared the draft rules would lead to more installing of apps that do not come via Apple's App Store, or "side-loading".

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"You take an example here where I don't think it's in the best interest (of the user): the current DMA language that is being discussed would force side-loading on the iPhone," the Apple CEO, speaking remotely, said at VivaTech, France´s biggest tech conference.

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First Published Date: 17 Jun, 08:37 IST
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