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Google scraps controversial Web Environment Integrity API

Ryan Daws — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:05:26 +0000

Google has officially scrapped its controversial Web Environment Integrity API proposal, which was likened to digital rights management (DRM) for the open web. The API, which was at the proposal stage, aimed to allow websites to verify the authenticity of users and their devices or browsers. Google’s intentions behind this initiative were to enhance user... Read more »

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Open-source solution switches GMS for HMS to enable AppGallery distribution

Ryan Daws — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:06:42 +0000

Bluesource has released a solution that switches apps using GMS (Google Mobile Services) for HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) to enable AppGallery distribution. The open-source solution is called the Choice SDK and aims to save developers time and cost in converting their existing apps which use GMS and Firebase frameworks to be usable in Huawei’s ecosystem.... Read more »

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Huawei’s replacement for Google Mobile Services is coming along nicely

Ryan Daws — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:00:44 +0000

Building a replacement to Google Mobile Services (GMS) is a gargantuan task, but Huawei is doing a rather good job. US sanctions, as they stand, means that Huawei will no longer have access to American hardware and software going forward. The hardware side presents challenges, but Huawei already makes important components like chipsets in-house (and... Read more »

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