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[โ€“] spacelord@sh.itjust.works 159 points 2 days ago (17 children)

Seems that google's announced plans to restrict sideloading on Android are now in direct conflict with the Supreme Court's order to open the Play Store to alternative app stores and reduce its control over app distribution.

How will this play out in the end... ๐Ÿค”

[โ€“] Carighan@piefed.world 22 points 2 days ago (8 children)

Not at all, they can still require apps to be signed, so long as you're free to allow app installations. They'll weasel out by saying the signing is for safety/security reasons, to avoid malware and shit.

[โ€“] krooklochurm@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 days ago

So this means they'll take responsibility for malware and offer support, right? Right?

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