While WEI is thankfully cancelled, it’s not entirely cancelled… They’re planning on making it available still in WebViews with the intention that websites can check if a malicious Android app is trying to do a phishing scheme.

Seems like such a niche “security” feature… what are they really trying to accomplish here? Something seems fishy to me

  • maaj@lemmy.ca
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    8 months ago

    Had to go brush up on what webviews was. you’re right, that really isn’t a big deal For WEI to be implemented on it

    Big edit: nope! My original statement was correct, this is going to screw over people who use things like NewPipe, reVanced or Spotube on Android! F*** Google and WEI for Android!

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      No; it is a big deal.

      They will bide their time and polish the feature out on Android WebViews then make another push for Desktop.

      You must never agree to allow WEI exist in any form. It WILL BE MISUSED AND ABUSED!