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> The problem with mandatory developer registration, is that it gives Google and Governments the ability to veto apps. Don't they already have that power?
by criddell 8mo ago
> The problem with mandatory developer registration, is that it gives Google and Governments the ability to veto apps.
Don't they already have that power?
- nickorlow 8mo agoYou can download any APK you like on the internet and run it without google/gov getting in the way
- mhitza 8mo agoNo, that is one reason why they are pushing for these changes.
- aftergibson 8mo agoNo judgement whatsoever, but for almost everyone they too will think, no big deal you only install software through stores right? Nothing changes for them, in fact they can't conceive of an alternative anymore.
- criddell 8mo agoThat's true. How can you judge if Google's plan is a good one? Add up the harms caused by the new rules and weigh that against the reduction in harm and see where the balance is? I have a hard time believing the net outcome for the overall Android community would be negative.