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Google: “Based on this feedback and our ongoing conversations with the community, we are building a new advanced flow that allows experienced users to accept the risks of installing software that isn’t verified. We are designing this flow specifically to resist coercion, ensuring that users aren’t tricked into bypassing these safety checks while under pressure from a scammer. It will also include clear warnings to ensure users fully understand the risks involved, but ultimately, it puts the choice in their hands.”

Thank god. I would’ve ditched Android for good if this went through, and while it sounds like it would be annoying for casual users to enable unverified apps, at least we can still install them.

  • astreus@lemmy.mlEnglish
    3·
    8 hours ago

    So true. I’m loathed to lose the interest rate, but needs must when the devil drives, and boy is he driving right now.

    • Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      3·
      7 hours ago

      I had one bank like that but when I called them they were able to disable the app challenge and use text/email instead. The catch was that if I ever opened the app again it was re-enabled.

      • astreus@lemmy.mlEnglish
        2·
        7 hours ago

        It’s literally ONLY got an app. No web, no branches. They’ve become quite common and popular in the UK (like Revolut).

        • lightnsfw@reddthat.comEnglish
          2·
          6 hours ago

          That’s crazy to me. I only use my local bank at their physical location. I feel like the fact that they exist in close proximity to their customers who can put hands on them gives them a little extra incentive to not do corrupt bullshit.

          • astreus@lemmy.mlEnglish
            2·
            6 hours ago

            My joint account with my partner is with a local building society, but branches are shutting left and right in the UK…

        • InfiniteStruggle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          2·
          7 hours ago

          Eh I don’t think that’s an actual bank. There’s a lot of unregulated banking adjacent entities that are popping up without regulations or government backed security. Be careful when putting your money in any of these.

          • astreus@lemmy.mlEnglish
            2·
            7 hours ago

            Nope, it is FCA/Prudential registered bank. These fintech solutions are very common in the UK.

            I’ve discovered I can access my account online, but cannot send money from there (Zopa).

            Monzo and Revolut now have some barebones web implimentation (over a decade after launched).

            Atom has no web access at all.

            Chase UK doesn’t have web access as far as I can tell.

            All of the above are registered banks.