Apple blames new law for why progressive web apps don't work right in the EU

After a period of uncertainty, Apple has made it clear that it has crippled Progressive Web Apps in iOS 17.4 in the EU in the name of security and privacy.App Store iconWhen the first iOS 17.4 beta launched, European Union users immediately noticed that Progressive Web Apps, which Apple calls 'Home Screen web apps,' weren't working right. Further iterations of the beta made this worse, and no changes were made in the most recent beta.Apple was silent about the issue — until Thursday. In an update to the questions and answers section about the EU changes the company's developer website, Apple has explained what's going on. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums