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Breaking: Google is easing up on Android's new sideloading restrictions! (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 1 day ago by popcar2@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Google: "Based on this feedback and our ongoing conversations with the community, we are building a new advanced flow that allows experienced users to accept the risks of installing software that isn't verified. We are designing this flow specifically to resist coercion, ensuring that users aren't tricked into bypassing these safety checks while under pressure from a scammer. It will also include clear warnings to ensure users fully understand the risks involved, but ultimately, it puts the choice in their hands."

Thank god. I would've ditched Android for good if this went through, and while it sounds like it would be annoying for casual users to enable unverified apps, at least we can still install them.

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[–] MashedTech@lemmy.world 23 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

I'm just waiting for the moment Valve also decides to enter the mobile market :)

[–] mal3oon@lemmy.world 6 points 22 hours ago

Well, they do have few mobile devices with Ryzen and QC chips, they have been investing heavily in Linux OS recently, so crossing fingers Libre phone would collaborate with them to release Libre Phone Black Magick to the gamers, that would sway a big chunk of Android enthusiasts to switch, and then apps would follow.

[–] Lfrith@lemmy.ca 3 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

If they decide to make the Steam Deck 2 actually a Steam Phone with controller attachments that could be a way for them to enter the mobile hardware.

[–] kkj@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Not enough cooling. A better idea would be to release a Steam Deck 2 with the same form factor as the 1 and a Steam Deck Mini with a phone form factor and the same performance as the original Deck.

[–] Lfrith@lemmy.ca 3 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

I like the sound of the Steam Deck Mini. Maybe it could be the return of the Sony Xperia style phone.