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Google Confirms Non-ADB APK Installs Will Require Developer Registration (hackaday.com)

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[–] medem@lemmy.wtf 26 points 1 year ago (8 children)

No they don't. There are viable, open source alternatives for 99% of the software/services we use. The fact that people are not aware of it is already like half of the real problem.

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[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Say that to my banking and credit card apps (some of which don't even have a web version for seCuRitY reasons)

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[–] medem@lemmy.wtf 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

I'd say 'change banks'.

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[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

For a multitude of reasons, that is a silly suggestion.

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[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works -2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The open source alternative to those is currently doing quite well.

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[–] VintageGenious@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

What is it ?

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[–] architect@thelemmy.club 2 points 1 year ago

Y’all can come in here with a suggestion, too. I’m just saying we are all ears.

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[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 1 point 1 year ago

What the heck is the open source equivalent of being able to manage the direct debits of one of my specific current credit cards?

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[–] architect@thelemmy.club 1 point 1 year ago

I’m not saying you’re wrong, but I’m saying it doesn’t seem like it will matter.

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