Re:Google Adds WireGuard VPN to Android 12’s Linux Kernel 5....
by dessant on Monday October 19, 2020 @10:57AM
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Google has used security as a red herring repeatedly to restrict user rights and suppress the competition, and now they will offer better integration for third-party app stores in Android 12, because governments around the world are breathing down on Google's neck.
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Re:Google Adds WireGuard VPN to Android 12’s Linux Kernel 5....
by lern_too_spel on Monday October 19, 2020 @12:46PM
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As a user, I don't care why they're implementing it, only that it's available. I've been complaining about this exact problem for years, so I'm happy that it is finally getting resolved (if it is getting resolved — Google's statements about what Android 12 will allow have been pretty vague).
Also, as far as I know, Google hasn't used the security excuse for not implementing it. I just assumed that this wasn't going to get prioritized over OS features that enable Google to make more money.
Re:Google Adds WireGuard VPN to Android 12’s Linux Kernel 5....
by cute_boi on Monday October 19, 2020 @11:17AM
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True they are just trying to avoid due to government intervention but they will do slowly anyway. But I know andriod 12 third party will definitely comes with many hiccups so user are forced to use playstore anyway.