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Re:Google: 'Your $1000 phone needs our permission to install... by jimjimwii on Sunday August 31, 2025 @02:48PM (#45085849)
That's how I've always done it. Why would anyone do it any other way? Genuine question.
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Re:Google: 'Your $1000 phone needs our permission to install... by david_allison on Sunday August 31, 2025 @05:28PM (#45087272)
Some devices don't have browsers, some are locked-down and only support one app store, or sideloading via adb, sometimes the UX is better (SideQuest for the Meta Quest).
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Re:Google: 'Your $1000 phone needs our permission to install... by ekianjo on Sunday August 31, 2025 @08:27PM (#45088321)
The large majority of Android devices have a browser by default.
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