tauonite comments on Google's plan to restrict sideloading on Android has a potential escape hatch for users

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[–] tauonite@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (5 children)

They couldn't. Domains and SSL certificates can be obtained very easily anonymously and thus wouldn't let Google identify the developers of malicious apps, which is the goal of this

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[–] coolmojo@lemmy.world 28 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The trouble is Google’s definition of malicious apps. Are adblockers malicious? How about alternative apps for YouTube? Based on the recent history, I don’t think you will be able to install those apps on the phone you purchased.

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