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Android users need to switch to Graphene. Someone needs to create a Linux based mobile OS foundation - Google's domination is contrary to many large companies interests, and if Meta and many other such companies were approached, they may well donate large sums of money in their own strategic interests.
I understand not being happy about what Google is doing, but it seems like F-droid can’t be trusted not to heavily spin things.
There won't be an open web, there won't be user installs, there won't be anonymity.
Everything will be identified, attested, and allowed only when Google permits it.
Nevermind them choking startups and small biz out of the oxygen they need to survive.
This would be the line for me. If at some point I'm unable to build an .apk and install it on my phone without Google letting me, I'm moving to Huawei.
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I already contacted the DMA authorities and complained how this has an effect on German diabetes communities and they replied that I am not the first one who approaches them on this and they are already investigating it. Google is just trying how far they can push this.
Do you have any pointers on how to find the correct authority and reach out? I'd like to inform my EU audience.
Android users need to switch to Graphene. Someone needs to create a Linux based mobile OS foundation - Google's domination is contrary to many large companies interests, and if Meta and many other such companies were approached, they may well donate large sums of money in their own strategic interests.
I tried. But then I didnt get access to essential services like banking and national resources.
I understand not being happy about what Google is doing, but it seems like F-droid can’t be trusted not to heavily spin things.
There is no spin here. Google is pulling up the ladder. There won't be an open web, there won't be user installs, there won't be anonymity. Everything will be identified, attested, and allowed only when Google permits it. Nevermind them choking startups and small biz out of the oxygen they need to survive.
Android users need to switch to Graphene. Someone needs to create a Linux based mobile OS foundation - Google's domination is contrary to many large companies interests, and if Meta and many other such companies were approached, they may well donate large sums of money in their own strategic interests.
I bought a /e/os Fairphone instead.
Android users need to switch to Graphene. Someone needs to create a Linux based mobile OS foundation - Google's domination is contrary to many large companies interests, and if Meta and many other such companies were approached, they may well donate large sums of money in their own strategic interests.
I tried. But then I didnt get access to essential services like banking and national resources.
[1] https://privsec.dev/posts/android/banking-applications-compa...