Huh. After using android since the original droid phone, I may have to switch if they keep this up
This is only in regions where they're being forced to do this. And if the implementation in Japan is anything like what they did in the EU, it's essentially worthless, as there are way to many hoops to jump through for alternate app stores to make it practical or useful at all.
Apple managed to ruin the concept with something called "notarized" apps. A spit in everyones faces if you ask me.
Edit: typo
Oh. Bummer.
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