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Re:Apple to allow outside app stores in overhaul spurred by ... by theturtletalks on Tuesday December 13, 2022 @04:30PM (#33976134)
It is likely that the use of web-based experiences will eventually surpass the need for app stores. In many cases, the functionality of a website is similar to that of a mobile app. However, Apple's restrictions on the progress of progressive web apps (PWAs) on Safari may slow the transition from app stores to web-based options. In the meantime, it may be worthwhile to consider visiting a website before downloading an app for your next mobile experience.
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Re:Apple to allow outside app stores in overhaul spurred by ... by ephimetheus on Tuesday December 13, 2022 @04:55PM (#33976497)
I have never encountered a PWA where you couldn’t immediately tell it was one. If that ever goes away, then maybe.
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Re:Apple to allow outside app stores in overhaul spurred by ... by xwdv on Tuesday December 13, 2022 @07:56PM (#33978591)
It could easily go away we just have to allow PWAs greater access to native features on our phones.
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Re:Apple to allow outside app stores in overhaul spurred by ... by ephimetheus on Wednesday December 14, 2022 @01:54AM (#33980781)
In terms of raw capabilities, sure. But they will still feel worse since native apps are almost always much nicer to use in my experience.
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Re:Apple to allow outside app stores in overhaul spurred by ... by Waterluvian on Tuesday December 13, 2022 @04:57PM (#33976535)
I write web applications for a living and while I LOVE how well-featured the browser APIs are becoming, sometimes I just want an app.

I don't really subscribe to one camp. There's pros and cons to both.

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Re:Apple to allow outside app stores in overhaul spurred by ... by aequitas on Tuesday December 13, 2022 @05:01PM (#33976590)
That’s funny. Because when the iPhone launched Apple offered just that: their own native apps and the rest had to contend with web based apps and a api to access phone specific features and UI elements. Only much later they announced the App Store and I doubt they will let it go now. In favor of non native web interfaces.
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