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> Security is a really good reason to restrict access to the system from anything other than installed software.

The security requirements differ depending on the specific API/feature we talk about.

The API that allows for app installation is itself covered by the provision, as the App Store is a service that Apple provides.

The security measures Apple could implement here are enforced notarization and source restriction settable by the user.

> or you want the DMA to be more than it can be, and are so angry that Apple is flaunting its limitations that you aren't thinking rationally.

Please refrain from doing personal accusations here, as per the guidelines.



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