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		riversflow on Feb 12, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Developers revolt over Apple's new app store rules > This is not a real issue on Android What!? Yes it is. I've seen it first hand on numerous kids phones, that "have a bad battery" or "stopped working". Turns out downloading unlimited arbitrary binaries from in-app/in-youtube advertisements leads to a functionally bricked phone. I assume adults are too embarrassed, don't want to hand their phone over to someone and just buy a new one.

TheLoafOfBread on Feb 12, 2024 | [–]

Wow, scary ... then why is it not the case for MacOS?

LtWorf on Feb 12, 2024 | [–]

There's plenty of crap within the store. No need to blame out of store stuff.

f-droid works fine.

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