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Re:Open Letter to Google on Mandatory Developer Registration... by zarzavat on Tuesday February 24, 2026 @02:11PM (#47141289)
You're right, all Android users who are upset about this change are free to switch to iOS.
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Re:Open Letter to Google on Mandatory Developer Registration... by raw_anon_1111 on Tuesday February 24, 2026 @02:23PM (#47141451)
Right like someone who can only afford a $100 phone can buy the cheapest iPhone which is 5x more expensive.

This is about like the geeks who hate the idea of ad supported services and think that everyone should just pay for every service they use.

FWIW: I do exclusively buy Apple devices, pay for streaming services ad free tier, the Stratechery podcast bundle, ATP and the Downstream podcasts and Slate. I also pay for ChatGPT and refuse to use any ad supported app or game.

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Re:Open Letter to Google on Mandatory Developer Registration... by jmholla on Tuesday February 24, 2026 @03:20PM (#47142357)
I think that OP's point was that the alternative is even more locked down. There is no option for people who don't want to be nannied.
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