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[–] HeartyBeast@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I used to be a jailbreaker, so I'm not against sideloading apps. However, I can see how if its not properly designed, sideloading could make it easier to trick people into installing dodgy executables and malware on their phone. It's not just about that sweet 30% cut.