In the latest iOS 17.4 beta update, Apple made a significant move by disabling the functionality of... Tagged with webdev, javascript, pwa, ios.

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The latest iOS 17.4 update removed Progressive Web App (PWA) support in the European Union due to security challenges and compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Web apps can still be used through bookmarks on the Home Screen but will lack certain functionalities like offline support and notifications.

iOS 17.4 Update Ends PWA Support in the European Union

To be honest this isn’t cool at all. Apple needs to reduce the 30% to 15% or less bring back PWA support. The only reason companies want to use other methods of payment systems is due to the 30% charge. If apple only charged maybe 10% it would even reduce the need to use 3rd party payment systems who knows. We need more developers to chime in and share their thoughts

Very bad… We wanted to start the development of a new mobile client based on PWA. Now we need to think about the technology again 🙈

They went back on their decision and will continue to support PWA

Why does Apple have to be like this?