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The installation of apps from alternative app marketplaces is entirely controlled by Apple and iOS, and can only be done via a set of new APIs called AppLibrary [1]. That will make it very easy for Apple to track installs.

[1] https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appdistribution/in...

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EU subpoena for all tracked installs that were billed by Apple incoming in... 3... 2...

So handy that Apple will keep such meticulous records of exactly how much and who they're charging.

The docs are unusually unpolished by Apple standards — search for “progess” in this documentation link.

I assume it's apples best interest to have this documentation as incorrect and confusing as possible :/

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