F-Droid Says Google's New Sideloading Restrictions Will Kill the Project
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F-Droid, an open-source Android app repository, claims Google's new sideloading restrictions will kill the project, sparking concerns about Android's openness; the community discussion is limited but suggests regulatory intervention.
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ChrisArchitect
3 months ago
[dupe] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45409794
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