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But there might be alternate approaches that allow for more freedom. For instance, what if Google assessed the risk level of each app and presented that to user
by jfoster 4y ago
But there might be alternate approaches that allow for more freedom. For instance, what if Google assessed the risk level of each app and presented that to users, rather than blocking publishing entirely?
They could add all sorts of scary warnings in-between a user and a suspicious looking app, but eventually still allow both users & app developers to proceed if they have sufficiently high intent.
They could even monetize it by getting developers to pay per update if they want a "detailed assessment" which was able to result in a "very low risk" rating, if passed.
- theamk 4y agoThat already happens -- google already allows both users & app developers to proceed if they have sufficiently high intent. Here is one example: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/enable-apk-installs-android/ https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/enable-apk-inst...
- tpxl 4y ago> They could add all sorts of scary warnings in-between a user and a suspicious looking app That's a nice looking app, would be a shame if it had a big scary warning on it. If they did that, they would rightfully be accused of running a racket.