Android has always been the go-to solution for sideloading apps on its devices. Be it downloading a region-restricted app like Tidal to listen to high-quality lossless music or sideloading apps not available on any app store. Apple has always been conservative about the idea of sideloading apps citing security concerns but new regulations might be pushing the Cupertino giant to loosen up. Apple has recently rolled out its latest iOS 17.2 beta update to the public this week, and it has a hidden surprise for iPhone users. According to 9to5Mac, a new public framework called “Managed App Distribution” in the iOS 17.2 beta code suggests that Apple may be planning to allow sideloading apps on its devices, which means downloading apps from third-party app stores.
