Google has confirmed that, yes, it blocked the installation of benchmark apps from the Play Store on its new Pixel 8 series.
  • okamiueru@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1111·
    11 months ago

    That seems unethical, no? Hope EU slaps them with some fines for this BS. Same with premium early access for gaming. Consumer rights are being stripped little by little.

    Edit: help me out here. Why is this controversial? Maybe I should have said “premium early play” instead of “premium early access”?

    • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
      26·
      11 months ago

      Did you read the article?

      a Google spokesperson confirmed that yes, benchmark apps were blocked on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro ahead of the public launch. The aim behind this was to “avoid” leaks, and it was Google’s intention to unblock these apps prior to general availability of its new devices.

      • BOMBS@lemmy.worldEnglish
        112·
        11 months ago

        I rarely read the article, instead skim the comments for people that mention the main points. TYFYS o7

        • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
          3·
          11 months ago

          I am sometimes guilty of the same- I mean, how dare you!!! Take my downvote, unkind person!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

      • trashgirlfriend@lemmy.worldEnglish
        122·
        11 months ago

        I love how the answer to everything from an EU resident that disagrees with anything is to cry to the govt to fine people.

        We tried the free market self regulating, turns out it doesn’t work.

      • ram@bookwormstory.socialEnglish
        10·
        11 months ago

        As someone who’s not an EU resident I love what the EU does because it tends to make the market better globally. See: iPhone switching to USB-C

          • ram@bookwormstory.social
            102·
            11 months ago

            Ya, I like that they’re tech dictators. I think everyone should be more dictatorial with big industry. Do I agree with all the policies and regulations they come up with? Absolutely not. But at this point I’d prefer bad regulation than what we currently have from the completely toothless US regulators.