How is this not an antitrust violation? Microsoft did much less then this and still got prosecuted by the Department of Justice.

Apple just fucks with the EU

EU residents who leave the continent for short-term travel won’t notice any effect, and will continue to have access to what Apple calls “alternative app marketplaces” and the apps installed from said markets. However, “If you’re gone for too long, you’ll lose access to some features, including installing new alternative app marketplaces,” Apple said.

Apple is starting to sound increasingly unhinged.