If you delete the App Store app hoping that you'd force iOS to open App Store links in the browser, you're mistaken. iOS will refuse to open the links in your browser and prompts you to restore the App Store app first. As of iOS 18.2, iPhone users can't view iOS apps without sharing identifiable analytics with #Apple.
Side notes: Deleting the App Store app is a new feature in iOS 18.2 only available to EU users. The App Store website supports Android mobile browsers
[#]privacy #Apple #DMA
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@mysk They implemented an analogical catch-22 to weaken the third party app store requirement. You can setup iOS without Apple account (to my surprise) but the device will allow you to install a store only if Apple deems you worthy of it. It is indicated by some location string at the bottom of the settings page.
iOS did not trust GPS or IP address, only creating their account fixed it. I bet that #DMA does not mandate third party app sources availability only after accepting Apple's EULA!
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