Starting September 16, iPad users in the European Union will be able to download apps from third-party app stores, following the introduction of iPadOS 18. This change is part of Apple’s compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which mandates that major tech companies allow greater market access to promote competition. As a result, iPadOS will now permit alternative app stores, similar to the existing options for iPhone users, and will also support alternative browser engines. Developers will need to adhere to new business terms and ensure their apps undergo a notarization process for security before being distributed. The DMA's designation of Apple as a