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0 pointsirrational4y ago0 comments

But, isn't this trying to close the barn doors after the horses are already out? Side loading is already here and there are already multiple app stores:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Android_app_stores

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bogwog4y ago

How many of those actually have users?

The only ones barely relevant are the preloaded OEM stores, like Samsung’s and Amazon’s, but even those pale in comparison to Google Play.

And it’s not because Google Play is better than the competition. It’s because Google has barriers in place to stop any would be competitors. Look at the epic game store for a high profile example of that.

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0 pointsirrational4y ago0 comments

But, isn't this trying to close the barn doors after the horses are already out? Side loading is already here and there are already multiple app stores:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Android_app_stores

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bogwog4y ago

How many of those actually have users?

The only ones barely relevant are the preloaded OEM stores, like Samsung’s and Amazon’s, but even those pale in comparison to Google Play.

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