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Re:Google confirms 'high-friction' sideloading flow is comin... by PlatoIsADisease on Sunday January 25, 2026 @09:08AM (#46754193)
This is one of Apple's marketing strategy.

Faux luxury.

Totally works in the US too on teens, moms, and lower middle class people.

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Re:Google confirms 'high-friction' sideloading flow is comin... by eloisant on Sunday January 25, 2026 @10:09AM (#46754665)
It's getting to French teens unfortunately.

They'll make fun of the kid who has a Galaxy S24 while proudly showing off their aging iPhone 12...

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