That assume what you're using is Google apps. Personally I use the open source AntennaPod for podcasts for example which I can't imagine will be available. Not to mention is it even going to work without the privacy invading OnStar

Yea, the memory industry has been caught multiple times now.

It's complete bullshit and potentially harmful either way.

I assumed in the modern era that most phones would be locked, and since manufacturers don't make parts available at reasonable prices that they'd be harvested for parts. Given how much OEMs like Apple charge for parts I could definitely imagine parting out a phone could be more valuable than a used device.

Not buying from Stellantis to begin with is probably a good idea, they brick themselves without software updates.

Its still never produced anything, an IPO seems a more than a bit premature if there is no business.

Yea, basically degen gambling on anything.

Especially for Apple since their goal is probably to sell you their Qi charging system.

It was already approved and snuck into another bill. Pork barrel politics.

You're talking in absolutes when the real world is shades of grey. Malware is certainly distributed by both Google and Apple through their stores, however if they weren't trying to deal with malware the situation would be far worse.
Maybe they should be taking inspiration from the world of certificates and allow stores to sign establishing a chain of trust. If the store acts as a good citizen in preventing malware then they can continue to operate, if not revoke their signing capability.

Do you think a company as wealthy as Google cares about a $234 fine? Fines are meant to be deterrents.

Yea, and really the fine needs to be significantly higher. Probably 100x to make it meaningful.

Wikipedia says that is a non profit, so this smacks of the usual scene drama and no fucks should be given by anyone else.

Except when it's on exchange, which is an account at a third party which is how the vast majority of bag holders hold their shitcoins.