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This is not a win. This is having independent distribution shut down and controlled.

We no longer own our devices.

We're in a worse state than we were in before. Google is becoming a dictator like Apple.

It's not being shut down though. The article says that there will be a way to install unverified apps.

Ok, but sideloading is already a thing. What will this way to install unverified apps be? I doubt it will be an extra screen asking "Are you super-duper sure you want to enable sidloading???" after the one already asking the same question.

They talk about doing it under pressure, so my guess is there might be a waiting period before you're allowed free reign, or maybe per-app. Or some level of calling google, listening to 10 minutes of how poor billionaires are going to starve if you have control of your own device before being allowed to unlock it.

You'll have to sign if you wish to distribute. That's an easy way for them to control you.

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