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[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

True, but realistically for most people the lack of Google Play is a non starter. Unless you’re really technical and committed to FOSS, you’re going to need every day apps in there.

IMO the biggest issue on mobile is not even the stores but the fact that both platforms are so tightly integrated with the cloud and the account signed into the OS. Again, if you’re an ordinary user, you can barely do anything without it being tied to your Google account or whatever. Everything from maps to notes to music, it’s all tied up in that.

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

You can still very easily use macOS without an Apple ID or iCloud account, actually. You lose out on iMessage, FaceTime and the App Store, basically. But that’s about it. And they don’t nag you about it ever again unless you try to send an iMessage or what have you.

On iOS and Android it’s effectively a requirement though, because App Store / Google Play. Phone is not too useful if you can’t install any apps.

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 1 points 4 months ago

It increases security ^of the Microsoft share price^

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 15 points 4 months ago

The Golden Plates didn’t say anything about teeth, so it’s fine, right?

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 12 points 4 months ago

Cool, cool. Good thing you didn’t dedicate your life and entire career to enabling this, or anything.

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 6 points 4 months ago

Hi from Portugal, my wife and I have a couple pairs of these. Super comfortable, and you’re helping pay to clean Portuguese beaches!

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 64 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

This is the only standard by which the Trump administration operates.

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 4 points 4 months ago

Why sell $2 light rail fares when you can sell $40 Waymo fares? Now you’re thinking with capitalism!

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 1 points 4 months ago

Which countries is it not OK in? I don’t ever remember it being a problem anywhere I went. But mostly I stay in Western / Central Europe I guess. Hi from Portugal.

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yeah I was just thinking the same thing - it’s closed now?

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I’m not sure that really says much. I hate swasticars as much as y’all do, but like, $400 phone versus $100K car. Makes sense the fire phone sold better. And I mean, it wasn’t being pushed by a literal Nazi so that helps.

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 4 points 4 months ago

This is completely unnecessary if you travel to a western democracy, like an EU country, Canada, Australia, etc. America is no longer part of that group though, sadly.

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