Happy to.
On iOS 17 it’s no longer in general, it’s just Settings -> Developer
No, side loading is not there in the US. It is only going to be enabled in EU.
Discussion
Just upgraded too. Also tried changing region to France.
Digital Markets Act (Europe): “It entered into force on 1 November 2022 and will become applicable, for the most part, on 2 May 2023.[3] After this, the gatekeepers will be identified and they will have to comply by 6 March 2024 at the latest.[4]”
You know they’ll wait to last minute. I question my previous opinion on side loading, but this does have me reconsidering.
Previous opinion?
There was a point I understood Apple as the choice for people who did not want to be able to fuck up their devices. The one I got from my grandma. Android was there for those of us who wanted and appreciated the choices.
But Apple’s stewardship for those individuals is getting questionable.
when they comply changing your region likely won’t work
https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/25/ios-16-restrict-features-based-on-location/
Nice find. Thank you.