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by arepublicadoceu 1601 days ago
> I really hope that if Apple is ever forced to open up their devices, that it takes the form of allowing other app stores and not allowing side-loading.

> If side loading is allowed the amount of tech support I'll have to provide my family will skyrocket.

I mean, if apple ever allow sideloading I suspect it will be behind a 10 feet wall warning and obscure multiple clicks on settings, similar to how google does it.

I also suspect that my family will be divided into two camps: oblivious to the existence of sideloading or technical enough that won't need my tech support.