CathaHere's the answer on my question to the EU about this, AnnetvEij
"In our capacity as the general information service of the European Union, we answer questions about the EU, its activities and its institutions.
Application distribution on operating systems designated under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is regulated by the DMA: https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Under the DMA, designated gatekeepers must allow and technically enable the effective distribution and installation of applications through third-party application stores or directly via the web. You can consult the list of designated gatekeepers here: https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/gatekeepers_en
At the same time, the DMA allows gatekeepers to introduce measures that are strictly necessary and proportionate to ensure that third-party applications or application stores do not compromise the integrity of their hardware or operating systems, or to enable end users to protect their security effectively.
The Commission is aware of concerns raised by stakeholders and citizens. While it cannot comment on ongoing contacts or exchanges with gatekeepers under the DMA framework, such considerations are taken into account in the Commission’s assessment of compliance.
CathaThis is one thing from second link would like to share, because that is a direct answer to my question:
"Under the DMA, Gatekeepers have a special responsibility regarding the provision of certain core services to end-users. These services include the platforms consumers use daily to buy and sell products or services, the social media networks and the internet browsers and search engines they use to look for restaurants, services, products and locations. Under the DMA these are your rights as a consumer:
CHOICE OF DIGITAL SERVICES: You can now install preferred apps directly from the web or alternative app stores on your smartphone. Choice screens make it easier for you to choose the browser and search engine that is best for you."
Catha Here's the answer on my question to the EU about this, AnnetvEij
"In our capacity as the general information service of the European Union, we answer questions about the EU, its activities and its institutions.
Application distribution on operating systems designated under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is regulated by the DMA: https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Under the DMA, designated gatekeepers must allow and technically enable the effective distribution and installation of applications through third-party application stores or directly via the web. You can consult the list of designated gatekeepers here: https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/gatekeepers_en
At the same time, the DMA allows gatekeepers to introduce measures that are strictly necessary and proportionate to ensure that third-party applications or application stores do not compromise the integrity of their hardware or operating systems, or to enable end users to protect their security effectively.
The Commission is aware of concerns raised by stakeholders and citizens. While it cannot comment on ongoing contacts or exchanges with gatekeepers under the DMA framework, such considerations are taken into account in the Commission’s assessment of compliance.
Further information is available on the Commission’s DMA citizens’ questions and answers page: https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/citizens-and-whistleblower-portal/eu-citizens-qa_en"
Catha I have to read the links, but not today. Too tired to understan what i read, although I haven't done a lot today 😔
Catha This is one thing from second link would like to share, because that is a direct answer to my question:
"Under the DMA, Gatekeepers have a special responsibility regarding the provision of certain core services to end-users. These services include the platforms consumers use daily to buy and sell products or services, the social media networks and the internet browsers and search engines they use to look for restaurants, services, products and locations. Under the DMA these are your rights as a consumer:
CHOICE OF DIGITAL SERVICES: You can now install preferred apps directly from the web or alternative app stores on your smartphone. Choice screens make it easier for you to choose the browser and search engine that is best for you."
That, I understood 😂
Catha 1st link:
https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/gatekeepers_en
Catha 2nd - and more interesting and less difficult 🫣 link:
https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/citizens-and-whistleblower-portal/eu-citizens-qa_en