As the owner of a website, I am personally affected by Apple's announcement to discontinue support for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in iOS 17.4 in the EU. This is a significant blow for developers like me who do not have a native iOS app.

Progressive Web Apps are a cost-effective and efficient way for businesses to deliver their services on mobile devices. They require less storage space than native apps and do not require customization, as they are accessed through a website.

Apple's decision would not only impact small and medium-sized businesses but also limit consumer choices and impede competition.

We urge Apple to reconsider this decision and continue supporting PWAs. Your voice can help keep this essential service alive – please sign this petition!

Some facts:

PWAs load in under 2 seconds, reducing bounce rates.
PWAs improve user retention by up to 180%.
Developing a PWA is 3–8 times cheaper than a native app.
PWAs cater to over 6.3 billion smartphone users globally.
PWAs offer offline access and push notifications for an enhanced user experience.
PWAs have 60% fewer security vulnerabilities than native apps.
 

Soruce: https://medium.com/@julianneagu/progressive-web-app-pwa-statistics-2023-46950788b513