2026-02-17 14:02 UTC
@fdroidorg @marcprux
i don't like to downplay f-droid efforts, or spread pessimism.
still, my unfortunate opinion. android starts to be lost cause, too much gooish google in it, like there is apple control in apple devices.
it is not just closed google components, it is android ecosystem and api's in general. alphabet inc controls android too much.
of course, delaying destruction of open android is still beneficial for short term.
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@kilgoretrout@fedi.idesmi.eu 2026-02-17 16:38
@zetabeta My phone runs Android, my parents' too. Google is going to prevent us from installing what we want on devices where we had been able to until now. Devices that we bought and that will still be perfectly functioning 5 years from now. Hence why this is a fight worth fighting. @fdroidorg @marcprux
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@eighthave@social.librem.one 2026-02-18 14:31
@zetabeta @fdroidorg @marcprux I'm optimistic because competition authorities around the world are paying close attention and trying a wide range of strategies to open up the mobile ecosystems.