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Google's new rules could wipe out sideloading and alternative app stores, F-Droid warns (www.androidauthority.com)
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Google’s new developer registration requirements could make it impossible for independent Android app stores like F-Droid to survive, the group behind the open-source repository has warned in a new blog post

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[–] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 20 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Linux on mobile isn't really ready yet, is it?

[–] skvlp@reddthat.com 25 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The market really needs a third choice.

[–] fistac0rpse@fedia.io 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

it's time for the return of Windows Phone! /s

[–] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 16 points 1 week ago

Maybe not that one, but thanks. I guess.

[–] skvlp@reddthat.com 4 points 1 week ago

😂 I’d much rather prefer Linux, but thanks for the laugh 😊

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 11 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Not quite, though the Furi phone is, from the accounts I've read, fairly usable compared to most.

I'd recommend donating to PostmarketOS, if possible. They're the most promising project.

[–] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 5 points 1 week ago

I can and I will. Thanks for the hint. I appreciate it 💖