Back in July, Google's work on a Web Integrity API emerged and many equated it to DRM. The company announced today it's not proceeding...

The Chrome team says they’re not going to pursue Web Integrity but…

it is piloting a new Android WebView Media Integrity API that’s “narrowly scoped, and only targets WebViews embedded in apps.”

They say its because the team “heard your feedback.” I’m sure that’s true, and I can wildly speculate that all the current anti-trust attention was a factor too.

  • Corgana@startrek.websiteEnglish
    11·
    11 months ago

    Good summary. I used to think that apps were soooo much better than web apps, but I’ve come to realize that frequently the web UI is made intentionally janky to nudge users onto the apps where ads can’t be blocked.

    • BigT54@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      11 months ago

      Ads can actually be blocked in apps if you use a VPN that has the ability. Though not all apps will function with a VPN enabled

      • Cosmic Cleric@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        11 months ago

        Ads can actually be blocked in apps if you use a VPN that has the ability.

        While technically correct, not really feasible on mobile devices, especially when they have not been rooted and they are controlled by the telco you get your service from.

    • cannache@slrpnk.netEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      This is essentially an attempt to further embed Google’s existing dominance. What we need is a serious competitor in the Android space, that can involve a webstore, an api, etc that can provide an alternative force catering to both OEM and consumers alike that stands to challenge Google’s dominance to the OHA alliance.