Modi government to set up app store alternative to Google Play, Apple App Store

Post by wawhal » Sat, Oct 03, 2020, 2:50 PM UTC

bhaavan wrote: post #84

abrbhat wrote: post #82

It seems most people are arguing that the only alternative to 2 app stores is a large number of app stores. But what if the alternative is no app stores? Anyone can install whatever software they want on their device from wherever they want it. Just like it works for desktops. The need for app stores is an artificially created need (by the marketing brilliance of Jobs).

I would argue that an App Store, on mobile has helped avoid virus, and malware on phones, unlike how Windows was able to contain it. Having a trusted App Store by a company, who understands security, and has a financial backing to commit to a secure system, is beneficial all the way down.

Post by [deleted] » Sat, Oct 03, 2020, 2:51 PM UTC

542458 wrote: post #95

bhaavan wrote: post #84

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I would argue that an App Store, on mobile has helped avoid virus, and malware on phones, unlike how Windows was able to contain it. Having a trusted App Store by a company, who understands security, and has a financial backing to commit to a secure system, is beneficial all the way down.

Yeah, an App Store is in no way an artificial need. There’s a reason fortnite is on the Google Play store even when they had the option of only installing through other methods. For non-savvy users it mostly solves the “evaluating installer maliciousness” problem. For all users it enhances convenience (unified method for installing and uninstalling software) and software discovery. It is not a perfect solution to any…

Post by nradov » Sat, Oct 03, 2020, 2:56 PM UTC

actuator wrote: post #97

diego_moita wrote: post #56

I welcome this. It will be messy, it will open oportunities to corruption, lobbying, crappy user experiences, unsafe apps, government abuse, nationalism, ... it is really a Pandora box. But mess can be a fertile ground for competition and innovation when excessive regulation blocks it. Today's app stores are just feature development labs for Apple & Google. There is no chance that anyone will be able to create a big…

I am just puzzled about one bit of this, why the hue and cry few days back about this. Don't Android App stores like the Amazon one already exist? What's stopping these devs to even distribute the apps themselves? iOS is a different matter but Android has always allowed this. Not sure if they exist in India, but I have seen Android phones come with non Google App Store as well.

Post by dannyw » Sat, Oct 03, 2020, 2:59 PM UTC

aero-glide wrote: post #30

Those who want open source apps on their phones should checkout f-droid

Post by spideymans » Sat, Oct 03, 2020, 3:05 PM UTC

actuator wrote: post #66

maneesh wrote: post #54

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Except the ability to send push notifications, which is paramount to retention and revenue

and user spam as well. I am thankful for new versions of Android giving notification control to the users.