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Re:Sheryl Sandberg stepping down as Facebook COO by HWR_14 on Wednesday June 01, 2022 @06:13PM (#31588826)
> Just like people buy iPhones not withstanding the cost, moderation, App Store tax, etc, because the iPhone is what users want.

Unless you jailbreak it or turn on scary developer mode all those apply on Android too. Hell, iPhones are cheaper than some Android flagships now.

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Re:Sheryl Sandberg stepping down as Facebook COO by Siira on Thursday June 02, 2022 @04:58AM (#31592827)
You can install APKs directly on Android. It only takes one not-that-scary checkbox.
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Re:Sheryl Sandberg stepping down as Facebook COO by HWR_14 on Thursday June 02, 2022 @08:53AM (#31594187)
Yes, you can. I can. The average consumer? I would never suggest my parents check that box. In fact, I would advise against it in very strong terms.

I'm not saying Android doesn't offer that freedom to some. I'm saying most people don't (and shouldn't) use it.

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