With the Digital Markets Act (DMA) shaking up Apple’s App Store, Europe is eagerly anticipating the emergence of alternative iOS app markets. Leading this charge is AltStore, as reported by The Verge. Here’s what you need to know:

– AltStore, developed by Riley Testut, offers a non-jailbreaking option for European users.
– While Mobivention has already entered this space, other players like Epic Games Store and MacPaw’s Setapp are on the horizon.
– AltStore is currently going through Apple’s approval process, aiming to provide a new market experience with apps like Delta (a Nintendo emulator).
– Concerns about Apple’s Core Technology Fee (CTF) remain a challenge for third-party app store developers.
– AltStore’s decentralized model promises enthusiasts unrestricted app distribution, with early offerings like Delta and Clip showcasing its potential.

If you’re curious about installing a third-party app store on your iPhone in Europe, here’s a quick guide:

1. Click on a browser-based link to load the alternative store.
2. Adjust your installation settings to allow marketplaces from that developer.
3. Return to your browser, confirm the install prompt, and start browsing available apps.

Downloading apps from third-party marketplaces like Mobivention and AltStore is just as easy as using the App Store – simply click “install” and you’re good to go. Additionally, AltStore will soon introduce “sources,” curated URLs where developers share app metadata for download.

Stay tuned for more updates on AltStore as it revolutionizes iOS app distribution in Europe!