It is actually pretty surprising that the play store is the one getting the antitrust. You’d think Apple would’ve been an easier case.
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I don’t understand, you can pretty much install any app store on android.
Am I missing something?
As a similar comparison, Microsoft was found to be in violation of antitrust laws with internet explorer even though everyone could pretty much install any browser they wanted to on Windows.
Yooooo that’s actually awesome. If they hit Apple next that’d get even better.
The play store has some weird security items attached to it that blocks your bank or even some games if your phone is rooted. I’d love if Google was forced to drop stuff like that to retain users.
that blocks your bank or even some games if your phone is rooted
That’s your bank and those games, not Google.
The games are obviously afraid of cheating/hacking. For the bank it’s about your account’s security. Root access gives a lot of power to potentially malicious actors, it’s definitely not weird for them to not work if your phone is rooted.
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I wonder if just this exposure will lead increased numbers to alternatives. Would that be good?
