Is Google going to make Android a nightmare? - SDF Chatter

The discussion I stumbled upon [https://arachnoid.com/android/SSHelper/], about this SSH app for Android, is really worrying. Will Google really manage to make it impossible to root your phone? > But there’s more to this, it’s more complicated. In the Big Picture, Google has every incentive to make these changes — they lead to more security, and they’re aligned with Google’s corporate goals as well. > > - When talking to users, Google will emphasize control over hackers. > - When talking to stockholders, Google will emphasize control over users.