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Re:Keep Android Open by MostlyStable on Wednesday October 29, 2025 @11:37AM (#45748282)
I tried to log into a banking website on a full desktop browser recently, one that I had previously used with a password. It literally would not let me login until I downloaded their app and set up a passkey. That is now the _only_ way for me to access those accounts. Presumably, I could call in, though I wouldn't be surprised if the person on the phone also asked that I download the app in order to verify my identity, and even if it wasn't the case, they didn't offer that option when I was trying to login. Many bank websites now also require the phone app.
Re:Keep Android Open by viktorcode on Wednesday October 29, 2025 @12:03PM (#45748707)
There are banks that do not work via a browser. But no one prevents them from doing that. It's their conscious choice, not a technology limitation
Re:Keep Android Open by ivanmontillam on Wednesday October 29, 2025 @12:38PM (#45749344)
The happened to me with Uphold, precisely yesterday.

It required me to install the application to sign in via web browser. There was no way, the web app wouldn't bulge.

I did it, checked my $5 dollars balance and deleted the app again.

Totally disgusting behaviour.