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Android@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

Google blocked benchmark apps on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro ahead of launch, but that's not new

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Google blocked benchmark apps on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro ahead of launch, but that's not new

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Android@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

Google has confirmed that, yes, it blocked the installation of benchmark apps from the Play Store on its new Pixel 8 series.

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This is actually a really great method of blocking leaks lol
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  Nvm pre-release software which also blocks sideloading would be

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