Really seems like a non-story. I took a look at the eBay listings myself: almost all the listings are by new sellers with 0 reviews and have 0 watchers/bidders. Looks super spammy. You or I could...
Really seems like a non-story. I took a look at the eBay listings myself: almost all the listings are by new sellers with 0 reviews and have 0 watchers/bidders. Looks super spammy.
You or I could list a chewed-up pencil for $10,000. Doesn't mean it's worth anything.
Isn't "installing an app not from your app store" essentially the definition of sideloading in regards to phones? (I know it means other things but wiki agrees with me.)
Isn't "installing an app not from your app store" essentially the definition of sideloading in regards to phones? (I know it means other things but wiki agrees with me.)
Sure, but this is how it's always been used in regards to android apps: Sideloading I think the fact that you can choose not to use the Play Store doesn't mean it's not the "official" app store.
Sure, but this is how it's always been used in regards to android apps: Sideloading
When referring to Android apps, "sideloading" typically means installing an application package in APK format onto an Android device. Such packages are usually downloaded from websites other than the official app store Google Play. For Android users sideloading of apps is only possible if the user has allowed "Unknown Sources" in their Security Settings.
I think the fact that you can choose not to use the Play Store doesn't mean it's not the "official" app store.
I would argue that Google's Android is Android, and AOSP is just the parts that Google is OK not monetizing directly. After all, Android is functionally crippled without Google's services since a...
I would argue that Google's Android is Android, and AOSP is just the parts that Google is OK not monetizing directly. After all, Android is functionally crippled without Google's services since a large portion of the most popular apps rely on them. There are few if any manufacturers sending out finished consumer devices with only AOSP without some degree of customization even if it's only preinstalling a third-party app store.
The play store is mandatory for the normal functioning of android. It’s only in China that it isn’t, and is why even on third party android distros you have to install gapps.
The play store is mandatory for the normal functioning of android. It’s only in China that it isn’t, and is why even on third party android distros you have to install gapps.
I remember when Flappy Bird disappeared, the same thing was reported. But very few of the sales actually went through. It was just a bunch of people “buying” from themselves to boost the recently...
I remember when Flappy Bird disappeared, the same thing was reported. But very few of the sales actually went through. It was just a bunch of people “buying” from themselves to boost the recently sold price.
Any halfway-sane corporation wouldn't reinstate it. Suppose Trump changes his mind, or the next administration decides to prosecute. The exposure is truly absurd---IIRC, $5,000 per user per day....
Any halfway-sane corporation wouldn't reinstate it. Suppose Trump changes his mind, or the next administration decides to prosecute. The exposure is truly absurd---IIRC, $5,000 per user per day. Assuming 100 million US users per day, that's $500 billion per day. Apple's annual profit is something like $100 billion per year, so the fine represents 500% of their annual profit every day.
It’s likely closer to 100 million. At least for monthly users I know it is, and I feel like most people who have TikTok use it more frequently than a couple times per month… I did not know the law...
Assuming 100,000 US users per day.
It’s likely closer to 100 million. At least for monthly users I know it is, and I feel like most people who have TikTok use it more frequently than a couple times per month…
I did not know the law stipulated fines this high. Really is absurd (or they just really, really wanted to ensure compliance from tech companies).
As is typical with these headlines there's one listing shown as sold at that price and eBay doesn't reveal if the transaction actually went through.
Really seems like a non-story. I took a look at the eBay listings myself: almost all the listings are by new sellers with 0 reviews and have 0 watchers/bidders. Looks super spammy.
You or I could list a chewed-up pencil for $10,000. Doesn't mean it's worth anything.
Personally I would purchase an android phone and sideload the tiktok apk (if I used tiktok) rather than spending 14k... But that's just me.
I am reminded that some people in the US apparently find it shameful to use an Android phone. Something about the color of their text messages.
It's not even sideloading, it's just installing a apk file through whatever browser you downloaded it or your file manager.
Isn't "installing an app not from your app store" essentially the definition of sideloading in regards to phones? (I know it means other things but wiki agrees with me.)
Sure, but this is how it's always been used in regards to android apps: Sideloading
I think the fact that you can choose not to use the Play Store doesn't mean it's not the "official" app store.
I mean, I don't really, because the majority of Android users don't interact with their phones that way.
But either way, sideloading does mean that!
I would argue that Google's Android is Android, and AOSP is just the parts that Google is OK not monetizing directly. After all, Android is functionally crippled without Google's services since a large portion of the most popular apps rely on them. There are few if any manufacturers sending out finished consumer devices with only AOSP without some degree of customization even if it's only preinstalling a third-party app store.
The play store is mandatory for the normal functioning of android. It’s only in China that it isn’t, and is why even on third party android distros you have to install gapps.
Yeah I was going to say... if I get an apk and a few used smartphones could I earn a few bob from this?
I remember when Flappy Bird disappeared, the same thing was reported. But very few of the sales actually went through. It was just a bunch of people “buying” from themselves to boost the recently sold price.
Why is this the case? Are they worried that they’ll be the ones receiving backlash if they end up having to take it down again for whatever reason?
Law.
El Cheeto can say whatever he wants, doesn't change the fact that the actual law says something else entirely.
Any halfway-sane corporation wouldn't reinstate it. Suppose Trump changes his mind, or the next administration decides to prosecute. The exposure is truly absurd---IIRC, $5,000 per user per day. Assuming 100 million US users per day, that's $500 billion per day. Apple's annual profit is something like $100 billion per year, so the fine represents 500% of their annual profit every day.
EDIT: Fixed the numbers.
It’s likely closer to 100 million. At least for monthly users I know it is, and I feel like most people who have TikTok use it more frequently than a couple times per month…
I did not know the law stipulated fines this high. Really is absurd (or they just really, really wanted to ensure compliance from tech companies).
Oops. Fixed the numbers.