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Re: [Linphone-users] Encryption in Android version of Linphone
From: |
Genghis Khan |
Subject: |
Re: [Linphone-users] Encryption in Android version of Linphone |
Date: |
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:19:57 -0400 |
This is disturbing.
Did you check whether the Linphone build of F-Droid has encryption provided?
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=linphone&fdid=org.linphone
On Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:22:50 +0200
pinguin74 <address@hidden> wrote:
> Hello list,
>
> I found some interesting words in your FAQ:
>
> "Due to new restrictions in Google Play and Appstore policy for
> application submissions, we have been constrained to temporary remove
> all encryption features from the published applications. Re-enabling
> them requires getting authorization from US and France government
> agencies, which might take some time."
>
> This means, Linphone cannot provide safe encryption over the Play
> Store.
>
> What does this generally mean for encryption in Android apps,
> available at the Play Store?
>
> Does Google forbid to provide strong encryption over the Play Store?
>
> Does the US Governement aks for including back doors in Android apps
> offered via Play Store? I suppose if it does so, you would not be
> allowed to talk about it, right?
>
> It would be nice to get some insight about this issue.
>
> Thank you
>
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