Not surprised at all.
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Stuff like this is why Google wants to restrict sideloading to "verified developers" only.
Even if an app like this isn't distributed through Google Play, they could disable the developer's account for any vague "abuse" reason.
Why can’t this be a web app that uses web notifications? Why does it even need to be an on-device app? That’s building in a vulnerability that doesn’t need to be there.
Make it a site. Go to the site. Pin the site. Allow notifications from site. Done.
Yes, Apple and Google are in the wrong, but why are we relying on them for this at all? Not everything needs to be a fucking app.
What's even stopping them from just uploading to archive.org?
Cause tech illiterate people need as much friction removed as possible.
This isn’t a tech illiteracy issue. Sure you CAN take a video, and upload it to archive.org from your phone.
Try doing that while actively being abused by ICE.
It’s about making the process as foolproof as possible, because seconds matter here, and making sure that footage is backed up as quickly as possible is paramount.
What a way to say the same thing but differently, well done.
Nope, you’re conflating tech illiteracy with failing to meet the needs of the use case. Hope that helps!
We really need a Linux phone.. It's like the future of democracy depends on it..
Future of democracy in the US relies on the people being vaguely intelligent as a group. Right now tens of millions of people there are straight-up worshipping an obvious fascist as god-king and a sizeable portion of the other chunk is still desperately clinging to the idea of being “moderate”.
A linux phone would be nice but it’s not going to save the world if the people are still dumb and cowardly.
Future of democracy in the US relies on the people being vaguely intelligent as a group.
Yeah, it's fucked.
The free western world really need to fast track the divide from US controlled tech.
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"Which side did you choose when authoritarianism came to your doorstep?"
Looks like Tim Apple has chosen.
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We need to spread the word of lemmy reddit mods are banning everything
Corpos are not your friends. In fact they are usually the enemy.
they are ~~usually~~ always the enemy
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18 U.S.C. § 1519 – „Destruction, Alteration, or Concealment of Evidence“ ?
Because corporations suck up to fashists if they are in power. That's all.
I'm glad the google play store never censors apps, oh wait. It's almost as if big corporations and now governments have no citizens best interests in mind, mind blowing.
“Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the merger of state and corporate power.” - Benito Mussolini
Send Apple feedback. They need to hear how unpopular working with Trump will make them.
OR stop buying ANY of their products
Yes, but also make it clear why you are leaving. And as dirty as it feels, don't tell them their actions are irredeemable and they've lost you for life.
If you tell them you'll never come back no matter what, then they no longer have to care about your opinion. You're essentially telling them that they should start catering more-heavily to the fascists now that the only potential customers don't mind them bending the knee.
Yes, being vocal and public your cancelation/leaving is really important to make clear why this is happening.
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People need to realize. There is no fair access to technology. You either bend the knee or have to create your own marketplace.
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My camera can record videos of ICE abuse. Are they gonna ban that?
They actually did try the years ago. The idea was a signal could be sent to deactivate cameras and microphones on all phones in a vicinity. It was being pitched as a way to stop people from recording a live events like concerts but there was enormous outcry over the potential for abuse so it was dropped.
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I can't think of a reason why, with client side scanning, they couldn't in the near future implement a filter similar to this. Pictures and videos deemed "problematic" could magically disappear. And of course, your iPhone will send a helpful report to the local Gestapo branch. Eventually, "Sorry, network permission is required to run the camera app. You may not capture images of law enforcement activities per executive law. The camera will now be disabled until you comply."
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