I told you recently that I think Apple should make iMessage for Android a priority. It should release an app as similar as possible to the iPhone version and tax Android users for it. That was in response to the seemingly neverending Beeper Mini saga that only erodes Apple's image‚ even if the iPhone maker would be right to stop the workaround. I'll tell you now that Apple should also make iPhone sideloading available internationally‚ not just in the EU‚ where the feature should debut in March‚ or Japan‚ which is considering legislation similar to the EU. Japan wants sideloading on iPhones‚ third-party app stores‚ and third-party payment systems. I think all of these should be available internationally‚ too. It should go without saying. Sideloading practically goes hand in hand with those. Even though I personally fiercely hate the idea of dealing with sideloading‚ alternate app stores‚ and third-party payments‚ I'll point out the same thing as with the iMessage drama. The resistance only hurts Apple at this point. Like with iMessage‚ I doubt Apple's iPhone business will take a significant hit. And like iMessage‚ I think Apple should still make money from this move. No matter how apps land on iPhones‚ they're there because Apple built everything from the ground up. Continue reading... The post Apple should make iPhone sideloading available everywhere appeared first on BGR. Trending Right Now: Netflix new releases: Action-packed crime drama The Brothers Sun kicks off 2024 with a bang The sci-fi TV series I’m most looking forward to in 2024 Disney and Pixar release dates: Upcoming movies in 2024 and beyond