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Google: "Based on this feedback and our ongoing conversations with the community, we are building a new advanced flow that allows experienced users to accept the risks of installing software that isn't verified. We are designing this flow specifically to resist coercion, ensuring that users aren't tricked into bypassing these safety checks while under pressure from a scammer. It will also include clear warnings to ensure users fully understand the risks involved, but ultimately, it puts the choice in their hands."

Thank god. I would've ditched Android for good if this went through, and while it sounds like it would be annoying for casual users to enable unverified apps, at least we can still install them.

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[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago

For the last two years, I've been running my own mail server, ready to cut over the moment google wants to fuck around again. I'm happy NOT depending on my own mail server as long as possible, but it's clear the free lunch is going to end one day. I've started backing my way out of Android and I'm surely not going to be buying another iOS or Android phone.

[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago
[–] daggermoon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

victory is ours

[–] RedFrank24@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

My guess is they're going to do what Microsoft do (or used to do until about 6 months ago) when you want to sideload anything on their consoles: They charge you. You buy dev access for your account and use it to unlock your phone.

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[–] qwestjest78@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

Not good enough. Google showed their hand and they will try this garbage again at a later date

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