On: iOS 17 will reportedly set the stage for sideloadi...

[cageface]

This hasn’t happened on Android where side loading and alternative app stores have been available for years. Why would iOS be different?

[yamtaddle → cageface]

Facebook hasn't recently blamed the Play Store rules for their losing a shitload of money. They have so-blamed iOS App Store rules.

Basically, they have far less incentive to try to push a side-loaded version of their app, or to try to create an alternative app store, on Android.

[mschuster91 → cageface]

Because Google doesn't give a fuck about what apps pull off until there's media outrage. It took them years to implement basic privacy features.

[j16sdiz → cageface]

Because play store have less rules? FB can steal all your photo and play store couldn't care less.