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0 pointsSpooky233y ago0 comments

When Apple is forced to allow for side loading, you’ll miss the old AppStore when the government moves in to regulate. You’ll have AppStore licensing within 3-5 years.

We have a market economy in this space. The platform companies recognize the risk associated with these platforms and try to control it.

People like Thiel are self interested. He welcomes government oversight because he can influence government - but cannot really influence Apple and Google.

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gnarbarian3y ago

actually I use Android and a third party app store called fdroid for many things like gadget bridge which I use to control my open source pinetime smart watch. I prefer this.

I love side loading apps on my oculus quest too. my quest will continue to provide me value after meta ceases support this year.

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