Through an updated Google API, Android app developers can now effectively block sideloading and force downloads from the Play Store.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19650358

Through an updated Google API, Android app developers can now effectively block sideloading and force downloads from the Play Store.

  • TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    But the picture I saw said “get this app from play” not, “get this app from a trusted store”. That to me does not read DRM.

    • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
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      3 months ago

      So you’re saying it should allow for developers to allow exclusive installation from third party stores as well? Like amazon? Fair.