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Ah, here we go again with the “eco” phone nonsense.
eti:
The play store hosts SO MUCH junk, I can't believe anyone would out their trust in what Google deems as "acceptable"
Halcyon:
--- Quote from: eti on October 24, 2021, 03:14:38 am ---The play store hosts SO MUCH junk, I can't believe anyone would out their trust in what Google deems as "acceptable"
--- End quote ---
So does the Apple store. In any case, why should Google, Apple or any other company be able to dictate what people can or can't install on their phones? If people want to download garbage apps, let them. As long as they aren't malicious, there shouldn't be any restrictions on the types of applications available for end-users. Both operating systems already do an excellent job of protecting users from themselves.
james_s:
The Microsoft store has more garbage than the Google and Apple stores all combined.
I don't like being told what I can install, but it certainly reflects badly on the platform if the store is cluttered with a bunch of scammy trash. The whole benefit of the walled garden arrangement from the user standpoint is having a collection of vetted apps that meet a certain bar in terms of quality. If they're going to let second tier crap in there it should at least be in a separate area for advanced users.
Since I like to be able to install whatever I want, I use a PC where I have full administrator privileges. For my phone I care less, as long as it supports the handful of mainstream apps I regularly use, I don't really care if I can install other stuff.
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