Basically, Epic doesn't want Google to be able to offer anything that other competing app marketplaces can't. That includes exclusive apps
Kinda funny considering Epic has its own history of releasing games that are exclusive to its store.
This is something I'm unsure of. While I agree that there should be less obstacles to third party app stores, and sideloading, I'm not sure about taking warnings away is a wise choice. Especially when people are comfort and used to no warnings when using Google Play and other equivalents. Most just doesn't do basic digital hygine. A better route is to bring down Google Play from its system app status and become a normal one, and warnings for everyone.
I agree. I understand the need for third party app stores, but first party are already a security nightmare.
I agree, a reasonable amount of warnings is perfectly acceptable and dare I say even necessary.
I just went through a new phone process, which for me involves side loading a couple different apps, there was like 1 main warning to turn on side loading in general and then I had to allow individual apps to install other apps (Like Droid-ify, since it's an app store it's gotta be allowed to install other apps) and I wasn't bugged again. A reasonable system IMO.
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