VideoLAN @videolan App Stores were a mistake. Currently, we cannot update VLC on Windows Store, and we cannot update VLC on Android Play Store, without reducing security or dropping a lot of users… For now, iOS App Store still allows us to ship for iOS9, but until when?

  • bionicjoey@lemmy.ca
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    9 months ago

    What exactly is the issue preventing them from updating the Android version?

    Also, if that’s the case, it sounds like “App stores were a mistake” is a bit misleading, since the particular app store isnt the problem.

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      9 months ago

      Basically, modern app stores have changed how they work and now require the signing keys, VLC feel this is a bad thing and refuse to update. Banks are okay with it, but VLC feel more strongly than banks.

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        9 months ago

        Banks are okay with it, but VLC feel more strongly than banks.

        I mean banks are known for horrible security practices all around so that makes perfect sense.