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Yikes, that's bad. I have no device, but I suspect my time is running out on multiple fronts. My employer (a major university) is moving the id card system (r
by a_math_guy12 3y ago
Yikes, that's bad. I have no device, but I suspect my time is running out on multiple fronts.
My employer (a major university) is moving the id card system (required for building access) to an app. I will still supposedly be able to get a physical card, but it will require approval from my dean, and who knows how long that will last.
All the local taxi companies went bust during COVID and I don't have a car. Lyft no longer lets you book a ride online -- you need an app. Uber still does, but for how long?
There are a lot of random services nowadays that require an app. The bikeshare in town, the nursing stations at airports. I just don't use that stuff. But my sense is it's spreading.
My medical company is always sending me weird notifications as MMS. I can't read them, no idea what they say. Some kind of appointment pre-registration I guess. I ignore them and so far it's been fine. Who knows.
- getwiththeprog 3y agoAt my institution, we are moving away from an app for everything, and towards putting services on web-browser accessible sites. So one may require different 'sites' but only one 'app'.
- ImJamal 3y agoCan you use an Android emulator with Lyft and Uber or do they detect that and stop it? Wouldn't be the most convenient thing but might make things easier than forgoing the services.