Android@lemdro.idEnglish • 5 months ago

Android users in S’pore to be blocked from installing unverified apps as part of anti-scam trial

www.straitstimes.com

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Android users in S’pore to be blocked from installing unverified apps as part of anti-scam trial

www.straitstimes.com

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Android@lemdro.idEnglish • 5 months ago

cross-posted to:
singapore@lemmy.world

An update will progressively arrive on all Android users’ devices and will be enabled by default through Google Play protect. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Translation: we are getting ready to roll out massive censorship and additional surveillance

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