Isn't that the reason to avoid hardware you have no control over, though? AFAIK, this isn't a problem if you're using a HTPC, or not using the app on mobile. This isn't any different than complaining that you can't leave the walled garden in iOS, it is the product working as intended. Which does have some benefits (i.e. better security for iOS vs. android sideloaded apps), but drawbacks as well.