One of the main principles of iPhones is that you cannot install applications other than through Apple's official store: the App Store.
It is thus impossible to go through an alternative store to install APK files, as is the case on Android devices.
As part of a conference organized by the
New York Times
, Tim Cook justified this model of use by specifying that it was for the security of devices, reports
Phonandroid
.
Do you really want to install apps outside of the App Store?
The boss of Apple gives you a simple solution.
“People have a choice today.
If you want to install apps outside of the App Store, you can buy an Android phone.
This choice exists when you go to a store or to your operator.
If this is important to you, then you should buy an Android phone, ”he says.
Safety and user privacy above all else
The operating model chosen by Apple is more secure than that of Android, according to the Californian giant. According to Tim Cook, banning
sideloading
(the ability to install apps outside of the App Store) is essential for user security and privacy. An opinion shared by its vice-president in charge of the software.
A few days ago, Craig Federighi indeed claimed that installing applications from third-party stores in the form of APK files allowed hackers to spread malware.
To better justify his point of view, Tim Cook also used a comparison with the automotive sector: “It would be as if I were a car manufacturer telling a customer that it is better not to put an airbag and seat belts in my car.
He would never think of doing that today.
It's just too risky to do that.
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