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They did not done this on Android.

But you know what is reality and not FUD? App Stores pushing legal apps out, at least people in EU could have an option when this will continue to happen.

Sure, I'll take that bet. Can you definite 'immediately'? Would a month suffice?

When the first iOS version with sideloading will roll out.

And? It will also allow stuff like the smart voting app that apple removed because a dictator told them to.

It won’t, because the smart voting app was not blocked in eu. The markets where these kinda app would be needed are also the ones where sideloading will likely not arrive.

Given that this is Europe where the GDPR requires consent regardless of how any app is installed you stand to lose that bet (which is why this is not the case on Android).

The Apple cartel protection-racket framing makes only sense in a market without privacy regulations, in the EU choice and privacy aren't mutually exclusive.

Exactly!