Apple made over its App Store web look, easing access on devices that aren’t Apple products. Before, folks just peeked at app pages via search; no store browsing existed. Macs opening iOS app pages in browsers launched the App Store app. Windows or Android users often hit walls.
The new web setup lets users check out apps by type and device, like iPhone, iPad, or Watch. This opens up the App Store to those outside Apple’s world. While direct downloads are not there yet, they might come later.
This shift might not shake up Apple fans, but it aids creators, thinkers, and those sizing up apps on different systems. It shows Apple trying to look more see-through as watchdogs worldwide say it squashes rivals. Leaders have often said Apple makes a locked-in space for users and builders.
Apple’s tweaked web look hints they’re up for tiny yet real tweaks, getting bendier and easier to reach. Plus, it’s a slick dodge to chill out rules while keeping their yard in check. The fix might look plain, but it shows Apple wants to be viewed less like a bossy guard and more like a group changing with the world’s vibe of being open and free for users. This redo could flag the start of bigger shifts in how Apple runs its stages later on.
