… They should help those browsing the App Store distinguish between true medical or health apps versus ones operating outside of regulatory bodies. However, a regulatory label doesn& 039;t guarantee the device or app works -- it just means that they meet regulatory requirements. …
… And it appears that the Chinese government didn& 039;t authorize the release, as it lacks regulatory approval. …
… The company is worried that alternative app stores could introduce pornography and gambling to Apple devices. …
… Apple hasn& 039;t been consistent with how it implements such regulatory-based features, like with alternative app stores in the EU versus emulators being available everywhere. …
… It is unclear if these new changes will prevent regulatory action from China.
… It's a major stalemate in an ongoing regulatory argument over what should be accessible to third parties and what should be kept separate. …
… Chinese officials framed the move as a result of regulatory pressure, with the change following communication with regulators. …
… Given the current political and regulatory conditions, it isn& 039;t a sure thing for either side.
… Apple also pointed to pornography apps that became available after similar regulatory changes in Europe and Japan. …
… All of these regulatory cases around the world can& 039;t be avoided when you& 039;re as big as Apple. …