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The web is being locked down too. See Google's proposals like the Web Environment Integrity API. Already, Google blocks sign-in's from 'embedded browsers' (webkit or electron-based browsers). The Encrypted Media Extensions API along with proprietary Content Decryption Module already lock out all but large company's from making a compatible browsers.


> Web Environment Integrity API

Dead proposal, two years ago.

> Blocks sign-ins from 'embedded browsers'

I would too; browser automation tools are a spam farm's favorite tool.

> Encrypted Media Extensions API along with proprietary Content Decryption Module

Previously it was just called Silverlight and Flash. The demand isn't going away; but EME+CDM is definitely more open than it used to be.




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