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    8 months ago

    I guess what that slide meant was not what the author thought.

    Well, yes, Android is a “massive tracking device”, but Google Search is not the culprit. Android apps were able to collect user data easily because they didn’t have to ask for users’ permission (and even today, by using an old Android API iirc).

    So, no, I don’t trust Apple, but that slide is probably irrelevant.

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      88 months ago

      and even today, by using an old Android API iirc

      Nope, the required API to have your app in the Playstore constantly rises, and if you don’t comply you get kicked. The current API version is something around 26, and definitely has the permissions model integrated.

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        28 months ago

        They’re also adding an API version check on devices, which will affect old apps that have gotten around the store checks. Only affects devices that can upgrade to 14, but it’s a solid step.

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        28 months ago

        Yeah, but you can distribute your app outside and the official store then