Google and Mozilla want iOS's new EU browser rules to apply worldwide.

Google and Mozilla don’t like Apple’s new iOS browser rules::Google and Mozilla want iOS’s new EU browser rules to apply worldwide.

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    Apple is being forced to make major changes to iOS in Europe, thanks to the European Union’s “Digital Markets Act.”

    The change, due in iOS 17.4, will mean rival browsers like Chrome and Firefox get to finally bring their own web rendering code to iPhones and iPads.

    Despite what sounds like a big improvement to the iOS browser situation, Google and Mozilla aren’t happy with Apple’s proposed changes.

    “We are still reviewing the technical details but are extremely disappointed with Apple’s proposed plan to restrict the newly-announced BrowserEngineKit to EU-specific apps,” DeMonte said.

    Apple’s framework that allows for alternative browser engines is called “BrowserEngineKit” and already has public documentation as part of the iOS 17.4 beta.

    Google’s browser may have better support for certain web features, but it will also come with a built-in tracking system that spies on users and serves up their interests to advertisers.

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