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Apple reverses decision about blocking web apps on iPhones in the EU

TechCrunch · 1y

Apple has decided to reverse its decision to block progressive web apps (PWAs) on iPhones in the EU. The company has received numerous requests to support PWAs and will reinstate the functionality in the upcoming public release of iOS 17.4. PWAs act like native apps, combining the advantages of websites and mobile applications. Apple previously reduced the functionality of PWAs but stated that low user adoption and security risks were the main reasons for its decision. The reversal only applies to web apps based on WebKit.