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Google Confirms Non-ADB APK Installs Will Require Developer Registration (hackaday.com)
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[–] medem@lemmy.wtf 21 points 11 hours ago (1 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.

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 9 points 7 hours ago (2 children)

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

[–] medem@lemmy.wtf 1 points 1 hour ago

I'd say 'change banks'.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

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