centralized. One vulnerability exposes billions of devices
closed source. cannot be audited easily. so bugs remain undiscovered and backdoors can be built in
you can’t verify android software with a hash. so infected versions can be selectively pushed to particular people.
monopoly. manufacturers are barred my Google from making/selling non android phones
and probably lots of other contributors. all of the above could be fixed with laws, or good regulation.
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A place to discuss privacy and freedom in the digital world.
Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.
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yes there’s few things i can think of
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