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themachinestops@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

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Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

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themachinestops@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago
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Google says it’s no different than checking IDs at the airport.
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    Google getting rid of all the things that made people want an android phone over an iPhone.

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      Yep, if this happens there is no benefit to android.

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        It’s still a step up from iOS, which has had similar restrictions since they started.

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