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> on Google, where other app stores are allowed but the vast majority of people just use Google... no one would ever force you to use another app store. Google
by radley 6y ago
> on Google, where other app stores are allowed but the vast majority of people just use Google... no one would ever force you to use another app store.
Google implemented several hurdles to drive users away from competitive app stores. They're all but forcing people to use the Play Store.
- Tijdreiziger 6y agoHow so? I can open my web browser right now and install F-Droid in a matter of a minute. I assume the same holds true for Amazon's app store.
- ThatPlayer 6y agoBy having Android limit the ability to do things like auto-update an app or install an app without additional prompts. If you've ever used F-Droid with say 10 apps that need updates, you're going to have to click through update on each one 10 times.