Apple now officially has iOS 14.3 and more as a beta publishedDue to server problems, the new builds were temporarily withdrawn. However, some were still able to complete the update in time.
A function of a political nature was added to iOS 14.3. Apple is currently being investigated for anti-competitive practices. To avoid possible sanctions from governments, the company has come up with an interesting function. As the US blog 9to5mac reports, Apple plans to optimize the setup process for new devices in iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3. Users should receive suggestions for third-party applications when configuring a new iPhone or iPad. 9to5Mac According to iOS 14.3, the feature cannot be activated at the moment. But there is a passage in the code that reveals exactly that. Interestingly, the feature is not planned for every user. According to the iOS 14.3 code, the section during the setup process will only be activated for some countries based on local laws. The code states:
Antitrust concerns force Apple to act
In accordance with local legal requirements, you should continue to view available apps for download.
It is unclear in which regions Apple will enable this new feature, but it is expected that countries in the European Union will be included. Meanwhile, Japan has joined the list of countries investigating Apple over antitrust concerns. The list includes Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia and South Korea. Most of the allegations relate to Apple prioritizing its own apps and not offering developers the same opportunities in the App Store. Major companies such as Epic Games and Spotify have already accused Apple of acting as a monopolist due to the App Store's policies. AirPods Pro on special offer at Amazon – available now.(Photo by AndreyPril / Bigstockphoto)
