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[–] 78 points 1 year ago (16 children)

Is there any partition in the E U to stop Google from implementing their developer verification system?

Like Stop Killing Games?

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago (6 children)

    The EU hasn't even been able to stop Apple, who's been doing this for 20 years.

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  • [–] 23 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    And yet the EU did force Apple to goddamn finally use USB-C in their phones. It wasn't out of their own goodwill.

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  • [–] 15 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    And to allow installing non-market apps. Apple wasn't happy about that in the slightest.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    And implemented it in the shittiest way possible

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    There probably will be an exception for the EU. I imagine.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Unfortunately, I think this plays into the EU Cyber Resilience Act, and the developer verification is how Google is trying to comply with it...

    Distributors and importers must verify that products comply with CRA standards before selling them. They must review technical documentation, ensure that software does not have known vulnerabilities and comply with update obligations. They must work with vendors to report vulnerabilities and request patches. Finally, they must conduct audits to ensure continued security over time.

    [...] Finally, the resilience of mobile apps must be verified through regular testing.

    Source: https://www.mobisec.com/en/regulatory-compliance/cyber-resilience-act-dispositivi-applicazioni-mobile/

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (1 child)

    But why would they matter to Google they where not selling those apps. Are computer manufactures going to be blamed for stuff installed on a computer.

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