National Review recently published an op-ed claiming that the bipartisan Open App Markets Act (OAMA) would “break” the app industry and “empower scam artists and endanger everyday consumers.” The piece repeatedly invoked Big Tech talking points like these to scare readers into believing the status quo of the app marketplace duopoly is completely acceptable, and any attempt to reform it would bring about the end of days.
Mike - Please seriously consider running for Speaker of the House. There is still time. You have the background, you know how the government operates. It would be your chance to make sure our congress follows the rule of law and takes down the swamp. To quote Princess Leia in Star Wars.. you are our only hope.
This is 100% correct. I stopped using Google Play in favor of side-loading my apps. Zero problems except where Google prevents apps like Spotify from working on Android Auto unless downloaded from the Play Store. There are myriad third party services that run the same virus scans Google runs, so security isn't the issue. Rather, Google uses its app store monopoly to grab money and data for itself while adding nothing of value for consumers or developers. Break this stranglehold and consumers can get their apps from third party app stores or directly from app developers and bypass Google altogether.
There once was the promise of certified applications that ensured customer safety and full disclosure. IOW the developer and the app store would verify functionality and "correct" function. From all the evidence the app store doesn't really verify anything expecting customers to be beta testers and report any malware. So the app store is merely a rent seeking middleman. If so a third party (or more) should eliminate the monopoly.
Mike - Please seriously consider running for Speaker of the House. There is still time. You have the background, you know how the government operates. It would be your chance to make sure our congress follows the rule of law and takes down the swamp. To quote Princess Leia in Star Wars.. you are our only hope.
This is 100% correct. I stopped using Google Play in favor of side-loading my apps. Zero problems except where Google prevents apps like Spotify from working on Android Auto unless downloaded from the Play Store. There are myriad third party services that run the same virus scans Google runs, so security isn't the issue. Rather, Google uses its app store monopoly to grab money and data for itself while adding nothing of value for consumers or developers. Break this stranglehold and consumers can get their apps from third party app stores or directly from app developers and bypass Google altogether.
There once was the promise of certified applications that ensured customer safety and full disclosure. IOW the developer and the app store would verify functionality and "correct" function. From all the evidence the app store doesn't really verify anything expecting customers to be beta testers and report any malware. So the app store is merely a rent seeking middleman. If so a third party (or more) should eliminate the monopoly.
I have only one app installed on my phone: Telegram.
I don't understand why people use the phone where the laptop is more efficient to navigate the net.