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The infuriating part of the Google enshittification process is that there is absolutely nothing the user can do about it.
Literally the only thing that motivates Google is profit. Controlling side-loaded apps will almost certainly boost their profits by a infinitesimal fraction of a percent, therefore it will be done. Even if consumer uproar causes Google to back down in the short term, they'll simply implement this a few months later. Late-stage Capitalism sucks.
You can stop using all Google products. Now I understand their market share on the web means they’re going to continue to shape the web.
But make no mistake. There is something, however small, that you can do. De-Google.
De-googling will break banking apps, since most baking apps rely on Play Integrity checks and bootloader status.
Then don't use the apps? Do your banking through the browser.
What a pompous and clueless suggestion. Some modern internet banks are app-olny.
Good luck with your revolution where 10 people are able to participate.
Don’t use those banks then.
Yes, let me build my life around a fucking ROM lmao.
I don’t understand why you’d have to do that? I have literally zero Google interaction and I don’t have to custom build something. And I access my banks (plural) in browser only.
In my comment above I mentioned that some banks are App-only, you cannot access your funds though the website.
You’re forced to use that bank?
No, but switching banks just because I want to be a part of "the resistance", against google is pretty delusional.
Bank apps aren't the only thing that relies on "play integrity".
You’re missing the forrest for the trees. Almost nothing relies entirely on Google without an alternative.
And even if you have a use case where you do literally rely on a Google service, you can still make steps to cut out all other Google services.
Refusal to at least try is, of course, your prerogative. But it’s tacit approval of their actions.
You are talking out of your ass and throwing random-ass suggestions, presuming I haven't tried anything already.
Well boys, pack it in. Our Google overlords give us no choice. All hail Google.
Fuck nuance right? Dumbass take.
Regulation is what's needed. Not 7 nerds making their lives miserable to "Stick it Google" lmao.
If you’re waiting for government to save us, you’re going to be waiting a long time.
You can switch banks you know, it's not convenient but easier than switching your email.