mesaOct 7
Google Confirms Non-ADB APK Installs Will Require Developer Registration
Google Confirms Non-ADB APK Installs Will Require Developer Registration

After the news cycle recently exploded with the announcement that Google would require every single Android app to be from a registered and verified developer, while killing third-party app stores …

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Show threadKairosOct 7
The only advantage Android has over iOS is being able to install [any] software.
Show threadmesaOct 7

Just about. There used to be more, but if im honest, if it works in iOS then its a decent experience most of the time.

But my custom apps makes or breaks my phone. Its so convenient.

Show threadKairosOct 7
iOS is infinitely more polished than Android. It’s rather stable and at least the main notification system isn’t that bad for privacy.
Show threadJustARaccoonOct 8
How is the notification system better for privacy on iOS? On android you have notification groups to toggle and you can set which notifications show up on the lock screen and how much of them is visible there. The notification system is to me arguably the best designed thing on android and one of the worst on iOS
Show threadKairosOct 8
I meant the backend sorry. Google Play services vs Apple’s stuff.
Show threadJustARaccoon
Interesting, I’m not too familiar with how they work, what makes Apple’s more privacy-friendly than Google?
Oct 8 at 9:06amWeb
Show threadKairosOct 8
Apple doesn’t know who is subscribed to what notification channel. Its similar to Signal’s sealed sender. Meanwhile Google does.