The chicken coop controller needs access to use whatever drivers (Bluetooth?) to connect. On the other hand, they could have used Wi-Fi instead. The financial app, however, definitely should be a website. However, apps are a way to increase the longevity of the login token because apps on a non-rooted phone supposedly cannot leak the login token and can be trusted to keep it safe on the device.
this post was submitted on 10 Aug 2023
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It’s actually flashing the screen to a photo sensor
oh wow, that's intricate but it probably works more reliably than something like a usb cable. Native apps probably have more control over framerate compared to webapps.
Bluetooth for example does work in web browsers though, and so does USB. There's web sockets and webrtc for communication. I can't think of a reasonable connection method that's inaccessible, but maybe I'm forgetting one.
I'd rather choose the password manager I trust that can safely store my credentials and auto-fill, than being forced to use a specific banking app with unknown security features.
I have an app for programming my chicken coop
What kind of programming does a chicken coop need?
How much of a delay on the light sensor for the automatic door.
my company's payroll management software just rolled out an app called "swag"
that's not a joke
Best apps are those that do basically everything in webview anyway (looking at you playstation)
I agree mostly but 401k does last after you leave a company. It’s more like a bank account setup for your employer to put money in.
It’s just used for onboarding and not managing or following your investments.
I agree. It's way more sus to download an app. The reason social media sites push apps over websites is because they can harvest a lot more data that way.
Corollary: I hate websites that refuse to provide native apps for commonly used functionality.