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APKMirror is no longer allowing downloads of TikTok, Lemon8, citing US Bill H.R.7521, setting a dangerous precedent for sideloading applications - Lemmy.World

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24607994 [https://lemmy.world/post/24607994] > Currently, you are unable to view the APKMirror web page. Instead, you get the following message shown in the screenshot below. > > >Tiktok downloads are currently blocked in the United States due to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. > > [https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/3c1ea36a-dc28-4564-8078-a07773ea09a2.png] > > The link in this statement leads to the following page, containing the bill that was passed: > > https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7521 [https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7521] > > This sets a dangerous precedent going forward for the Android community which sideloads applications onto their phones, being that APKMirror is the largest mirror of APKs for Android phones. It’s also possible for them to add more apps to be included under this bill, and possible for another bill to be passed which may act as an even more broad blanket to target specific groups of people (e.g. LGBTQ+, people of color), messaging applications that are truly secure (e.g. Signal), and so on. > > Then of course there a very real possibility of our president forcing the integration of software updates into both Android (and possibly even iOS smartphones) that can forcibly remove applications for the “sake of national security”. > > — > > Blocked APKMirror links: > > https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tiktok-pte-ltd/tik-tok/ [https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tiktok-pte-ltd/tik-tok/] > > https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tiktok-pte-ltd/lemon8/ [https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tiktok-pte-ltd/lemon8/]

APKMirror is no longer allowing downloads of TikTok, Lemon8, citing US Bill H.R.7521, setting a dangerous precedent for sideloading applications - Lemmy.World

Currently, you are unable to view the APKMirror web page. Instead, you get the following message shown in the screenshot below. >Tiktok downloads are currently blocked in the United States due to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. [https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/3c1ea36a-dc28-4564-8078-a07773ea09a2.png] The link in this statement leads to the following page, containing the bill that was passed: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7521 [https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7521] This sets a dangerous precedent going forward for the Android community which sideloads applications onto their phones, being that APKMirror is the largest mirror of APKs for Android phones. It’s also possible for them to add more apps to be included under this bill, and possible for another bill to be passed which may act as an even more broad blanket to target specific groups of people (e.g. LGBTQ+, people of color), messaging applications that are truly secure (e.g. Signal), and so on. Then of course there a very real possibility of our president forcing the integration of software updates into both Android (and possibly even iOS smartphones) that can forcibly remove applications for the “sake of national security”. — Blocked APKMirror links: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tiktok-pte-ltd/tik-tok/ [https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tiktok-pte-ltd/tik-tok/] https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tiktok-pte-ltd/lemon8/ [https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/tiktok-pte-ltd/lemon8/]

January 2024 security patch has been released - Lemmy.World

Use the following device key to interpret the January 2023 changelog for the Pixel 8 and other supported devices: - [1] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8 - [2] Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel Fold - [3] Pixel 5, Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro - [4] Pixel Tablet Camera - Fix for users facing Camera crashes in certain conditions *[3] User Interface - Fix for users facing flashing black screen when playing video in certain conditions *[1] - Fix for users unable to exit Setup Wizard in certain conditions *[4] - Fix for Wallpaper on home screen showing black in certain conditions *[2]

Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year - 9to5Mac - Lemmy.World

Google Pixel 8 will come with a Pixel Watch 2 as a gift - Lemmy.world

Google Pixel Watch 2 features, promo video revealed ahead of October 4th launch - Lemmy.world

Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro complete specifications revealed ahead of launch - Lemmy.world

Made by Google, October 4th Event - Pixel 8 and more! - Lemmy.world

Hey guys! It’s almost time again for the latest and greatest iterations of Pixel devices, where Google will show off their newest hardware and software upgrades to the masses. The event will debut on October 4th at 10 AM EST (https://dateful.com/convert/est-edt-eastern-time?t=10am&d=2023-10-04 [https://dateful.com/convert/est-edt-eastern-time?t=10am&d=2023-10-04]), showcasing what’s to be the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and likely the Pixel Watch 2. Rumors indicate signs pointing to a new Tensor chip in the Pixel devices, temperature sensors, Magic Audio removal features for video clips, and even a Qualcomm-based chip in the Pixel Watch 2. See you all soon!

Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one | With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste. - Lemmy.world

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/5176306 [https://lemmy.world/post/5176306] > Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one | With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.::With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.