When it comes to the debate between Android and iOS, the former beat the latter in terms of openness, third-party marketplace support, and sideloading of apps through unofficial sources. While Google provides an open platform to users as well as developers to install (and serve) apps from any digital marketplace or source, Apple has kept iOS confined to its official App Store. So, after publishing a report on why it discourages sideloading of apps earlier this year, Apple has now published a 28-page in-depth report, explaining the dangers of sideloading.
Furthermore, the iPhone-maker explained what might happen to iOS users if iPhones were forced to support sideloading. So, as per Apple, more harmful apps would reach its users as it would be easier for cybercriminals to target them. And this, according to the company, could happen even if users were limited to third-party app stores only.
The company also explained how sideloading support on iPhones could affect users who do not want to use third-party marketplaces to download their apps. So, as per Apple, users might be forced to sideload an app that they need for school or work. Plus, cybercriminals might trick users to sideload a malicious app by mimicking the appearance of the App Store.
