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Gsus4@mander.xyz to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 8 days ago

Android won't kill sideloading after all, but new verification rules will make it harder

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Android won't kill sideloading after all, but new verification rules will make it harder

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Gsus4@mander.xyz to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 8 days ago
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Google is revising its forthcoming Android developer verification program following criticism that the original plan would effectively shut down sideloading. The company has confirmed that it is...
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    Don’t you have a physical card?

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      7 days ago

      Less convenient and less secure.

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        I mean you are right; however, the point about security can go both ways.

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        We live in a fucking clown country the fact that the same company that makes the phones decides who can use tap to pay.

        Its like if visa was the only company that printed plastic cards.

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