[isodev]

The entire “store” model needs to go away. Phones are computers now, just let people download and install whatever they want or need.

[threeseed]

> Phones are computers now

No one but irrelevant nerds think this. And the market has demonstrated this time and time again.

Most people think of phones as being console-like entertainment devices. And aren't interested in scams, malware, virus checkers etc that are needed in a free for all model.

[shakna]

Malware and virus protection apps are already among the most installed across both Android and iOS.

[threeseed]

At least here in Australia. Neither are in the top 50 for either Android or iOS.

And on iOS there are no virus protection apps, period.

[shakna]

Here in Australia, Samsung Device Care is in the top 50. [0] In fact, its more often installed than Netflix.

[0] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.an...

> And on iOS there are no virus protection apps, period.

iOS has Avast, Avira, Lookout, etc. There are many, many virus protection apps on iOS.

[pjc50]

.. are any of those for iOS non-fradulent?

[digianarchist]

I don't believe this can be done whilst maintaining a strong sandbox.

[postalrat]

What's in these apps that a decent web browser can't do?

[digianarchist]

In a lot of cases nothing but native experience still reigns supreme.

[burnte]

Apple will never do this voluntarily.