Since its launch in 2007, the iPhone has been an ecosystem closed and controlled with iron hand by Apple. The rules were clear: no applications of adult content, or emulators, or software that put their “fenced garden” at risk. However, the Digital Markets Law (DMA) The rules of the game have changed from the EU. Hot tubthe first native application of adult content, is now available for iOS through ALTSTORE PALan alternative market that mocks Apple’s restrictions.
Are we facing a revolution in the distribution of applications on iPhone? Or will this mark the beginning of an even more fierce battle between Apple and the EU?
The arrival of Hot Tub: adult content native to the iPhone for the first time
For years, iPhone users could access adult sites through safari or other browsers, but there was never a native app with this function within the Official App Store. Apple, with its strict review policy, always maintained adult content outside its store.
But now, with the opening of Alternative markets in iOS Thanks to the DMA, the rules have changed. Hot tub It is presented as an “aggregator” that collects and reproduces content of several pornographic pages, offering a more fluid experience and without invasive ads.
In addition, the application promises greater privacyblocking trackers and pop-ups, something that users of adult sites have demanded for years.
Altstore, Epic Games and the conflict with Apple
Apple hasn’t taken to react. Cupertino’s company harshly criticized the arrival of Hot tubstating that this type of applications put in Risk the safety of users, especially minors. In a statement, Apple made it clear that it does not approve the app and that its presence on iPhone is a direct result of European regulation, not of its own decision.
But behind this dispute there is a key actor: Epic Games. The company behind Fortnite It has been one of the greatest opponents to Apple’s business model, denouncing its monopoly about the App Store. Altstorethe alternative marketplace that has allowed the arrival of Hot Tub, It is financially backed by Epic Gameswhich has further intensified the controversy.
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic, clarified that Your store will not house pornographic appsbut the fact that Altstore has its support has been enough to enliven the dispute with Apple.
Privacy, subscriptions and the future of adult apps
Beyond the controversy, Hot Tub raises an interesting question: Is the beginning of a new era of adult applications in iOS?
The application has been developed by C1D3Ra programmer known in the Jailbreak community. Its software not only allows access to content without ads, but also includes premium functions for subscribers, such as advanced searches and filtering categories.
This business model could be an advance of a new wave of exclusive applications for adults in alternative marketssomething unthinkable until recently in the Apple ecosystem.
Is an explosion of Apple apps unproading?
The arrival of HOt Tub has opened a crack in the iOS ecosystem. If developers can freely distribute this type of content without going through Apple’s filters, what other types of apps will arrive in the coming months?
- Applications of video game emulators
- Games of chance With cryptocurrencies
- Apps that allow Direct Downloads of Torrents
- Alternative streaming services No restrictions
Apple has been arguing that its control over the App Store guarantees security and quality. But with the EU interventionthe control escapes from your hands.
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