Apple slams Android as a 'massive tracking device' in internal slides revealed in Google antitrust battle
Apple slams Android as a 'massive tracking device' in internal slides revealed in Google antitrust battle
Whinges about Chrome maker's privacy stance while taking billions to, er, use its search engine
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I guess what that slide meant was not what the author thought.
Well, yes, Android is a "massive tracking device", but Google Search is not the culprit. Android apps were able to collect user data easily because they didn't have to ask for users' permission (and even today, by using an old Android API iirc).
So, no, I don't trust Apple, but that slide is probably irrelevant.
and even today, by using an old Android API iirc
Nope, the required API to have your app in the Playstore constantly rises, and if you don't comply you get kicked. The current API version is something around 26, and definitely has the permissions model integrated.
They're also adding an API version check on devices, which will affect old apps that have gotten around the store checks. Only affects devices that can upgrade to 14, but it's a solid step.
Yeah, but you can distribute your app outside and the official store then