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cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2289548 ([email protected])

According to the comments section, users have been able to sideload them without issues. Play Store has since begun allowing the installs.

Updated: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8-Pixel-8-Pro-benchmark-block-lifted.759613.0.html

Google has lifted the block it placed on the ability for users to freely install benchmarking apps on its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. The block had been in place during the review embargo period but extended past the on sale period where customers purchasing the devices couldn’t install benchmarks on their new Pixels either.

Update 2: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Exclusive-Google-confirms-with-Notebookcheck-it-blocked-benchmarks-during-Pixel-8-Pixel-8-Pro-review-embargo-period.761443.0.html

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[–] twistypencil 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Terrible move, makes me not want to engage in the entire android ecosystem if they are going to pull this shit

[–] TheMauveAvenger 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Agreed, let's just move to checks notes iOS? Oh, they also constantly pull shady, anticonsumer bullshit. There's no winning for us.

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