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Re:KaiOS – A Smartphone Operating System by bitmapbrother on Wednesday February 28, 2018 @01:41AM (#16481166)
What does a browser have to do with Google Play Services? Google Play Services, like the name implies, supplies services to apps and games. Without these services a large majority of apps that rely on them will cease to work on an Android phone without Google Play Services.
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Re:KaiOS – A Smartphone Operating System by eadmund on Wednesday February 28, 2018 @11:11AM (#16483902)
I was thinking that with a browser the need for on-phone apps is significantly reduced.

If one does want or need native apps (e.g. for security), then is it possible for a third party to emulate Google Play Services? Or do they use a certificate to prevent third-party clones?

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