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I understand not being happy about what Google is doing, but it seems like F-droid can’t be trusted not to heavily spin things.
by skybrian 4mo ago
I understand not being happy about what Google is doing, but it seems like F-droid can’t be trusted not to heavily spin things.
- echelon 4mo agoThere is no spin here. Google is pulling up the ladder. There won't be an open web, there won't be user installs, there won't be anonymity. Everything will be identified, attested, and allowed only when Google permits it. Nevermind them choking startups and small biz out of the oxygen they need to survive.
- skybrian 4mo agoWhat are talking about? Android Device Verification has nothing to do with what websites browsers can access.
- Timshel 4mo agoIt does with reCaptcha: https://www.androidauthority.com/grapheneos-google-apple-approved-devices-web-warning-3665319/ https://www.androidauthority.com/grapheneos-google-apple-app...
- skybrian 4mo agoYes, Google could do a lot of things, in theory. Doesn’t mean they’re doing it.
- notrealyme123 4mo agoAs android shows: they are doing it
- 0x_rs 4mo agoThey are doing it now. You can already see that captcha around online, and cannot get past it without surrendering your identity to them.
- Hugsbox 4mo agoThe point is, they are doing it...
- kuschku 4mo agoRecaptcha already requires a Google-certified Android device today. That does heavily restrict what websites a browser can access.
- cuvert 4mo agoIf the companies would keep their own word and never overreach maybe nobody would overreact. How many times did we hear in the past "It's just for..."
- skybrian 4mo agoIf companies play nice, people will stop making stuff up about them? I don’t believe that for a second, and it’s a poor excuse for making stuff up.
- xboxnolifes 4mo agoPeople's only complaint with Valve seems to be lootboxes and their inability to make a 3rd game in a series, and thats true. So... maybe?