Re:Google to stop giving Android license for upcoming phones...
by usr1106 on Monday December 16, 2019 @05:37AM
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The arguments of anti-competitive behaviour are probably correct. Unfortunately Turkey is not a good example because their justice system lacks credibility in general. One would hope that a more credible player like EU or at least Germany or France really stands up against Google.
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Re:Google to stop giving Android license for upcoming phones...
by josefx on Monday December 16, 2019 @05:49AM
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That already happened[1], the resulting change to Googles licensing terms was explicitly limited to the EU.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_vs._Google#EU%2...
Re:Google to stop giving Android license for upcoming phones...
by usr1106 on Monday December 16, 2019 @06:37AM
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Yes, I know that there are legal proceedings. And Google has been fined and is appealing. However, the impact for the customer has been neglectable. You cannot do banking on your phone, you cannot buy a public transit ticket or a fishing permit without Google Play Store or some serious hacking. (Apple is an alternative, but not one respecting your freedom any better).
Re:Google to stop giving Android license for upcoming phones...
by mcv on Monday December 16, 2019 @07:54AM
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A lot of people across the world are trying to figure out how to de-Googlify their Android phones. Now all of Turkey is suddenly forced to de-Googlify their phones. Let's hope that encourages reliable alternatives to Google Play services.