Apple appears to be breaking iPhone web apps in the EU

  • The upcoming iOS 17.4 update might remove support for Progressive Web Apps (PWA) in the European Union.
  • PWAs allow websites to send push notifications, launch from the Home screen without opening Safari, and include badges on their icons.
  • This change has been observed by multiple people running the iOS 17.4 beta on their iPhones in the EU.
  • There is some confusion about whether this change applies to all of Europe or just the EU.
  • Apple has not confirmed whether this is a deliberate decision.
  • Users outside the EU continue to have access to the PWA feature.
  • There have been sporadic reports from people who say that their PWAs still work.
  • iOS 17.4 is expected to be released to the public later this month.

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