Keep Android Open

Defendendo o Android como uma plataforma livre e aberta para todos construírem aplicativos.

This app warns you if it detects the Bluetooth Signature of Facebooks spyglasses nearby. I hope it becomes available as an #fdroidapp some day.
https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/25/meta_smart_glasses_android_app/
Hide from Meta's spyglasses with this new Android app

: Academic urges users not to harass those suspected of snooping with (sp)eyewear

The Register
Dear app developers, there are really great #fdroidapp from you in #fdroid and I would really like to give you a donation. But if all payment options are handled exclusively via #paypal, I won't. I also think that does not fit the concept of being an alternative to google&co.
#foss #unplugbigtech #unplugtrump
Liebe App-Entwickler, es gibt wirklich großartige #fdroidapp von euch im #fdroid und ich würde euch dafür wirklich gern eine Spende zukommen lassen. Aber wenn alle Zahlungsmöglichkeiten ausschließlich über #paypal abgewickelt werden, mache ich das nicht. Ich finde auch, das passt nicht zum Konzept, eine Alternative zu google&co zu sein.
#foss #unplugbigtech #unplugtrump

What's the difference between Whisper and Whisper+ on #Fdroid ? Can't really find anything on the Github pages.

#WhisperApp #whisperPlus #fdroidApp

I’ve started experimenting with AnySoftKeyboard as an alternative to Gboard.
So far, the experience is solid: Catalan support was a priority for me, and it integrates well with my phone’s physical keyboard.
My main motivation is privacy, specifically reducing dependence on Google’s ecosystem.
For those with experience:
• Any privacy pitfalls I should be aware of?
• Best configuration practices?
• Is it worth restricting network access entirely?

I’m aiming for a practical balance between usability and minimizing data exposure.

Thanks in advance!!!

#Privacy #gboard #OpenSource #Android #DataProtection #AnySoftKeyboard #fdroid #fdroidapp

Folk who share video on Android

Compressor, an ad-free video compressor that claims to be super fast! Think of your masto admin's storage costs and shrink those vids before upload 

Available via Izzysoft on #FDroid too

#FdroidApp

edit: I've not used it as I dont take videos for Fedi because I'd destroy my connectivity 

GitHub - JoshAtticus/Compressor: Lightning fast, ad free, super lightweight native video compressor for Android

Lightning fast, ad free, super lightweight native video compressor for Android - JoshAtticus/Compressor

GitHub

https://tarte.nuage-libre.fr/c/france/p/193546/meteo-france-entre-automatisation-et-baisse-des-effectifs-les-previsions-sous-te

Il faut pas hésiter à passer par une application #OpenSource, par exemple sur #FDroid. Personnellement j’ai toujours complété avec d’autres modèles météorologiques.

#Infoclimat : depuis un peu + de 1 an j’utilise @Infoclimat une association qui permet de créer un maillage de stations amateurs et professionnelles. Ce qui permet de savoir quelle est l’information météorologique la plus proche et donc fiable pour nous. (1/2)

#meteo #meteofrance #fdroidapp #fdroidstore

Météo-France: entre automatisation et baisse des effectifs, les prévisions sous tension

Vigilance émise trop tard, arrivée d'une tempête mal anticipée, chutes de neige plus fortes que prévu… Quel Français ou responsable politique n'a j…

Today I learned that:
• F-Droid faced controversy in October 2025 when it was revealed that the Open Technology Fund (OTF), a U.S. government-funded organization, provided financial support to F-Droid. By the way, OTF is an organization that supports global internet freedom, particularly in regions with censorship and surveillance.
• And apparently there was a policy change of F-Droid before, that labeled app related to religious texts like the Bible and Quran as NSFW (Not Safe for Work). They made changes to that policy later after community backlash though.

Well, we all learn something new everyday! 🙂 What do you think?

#FDroid #F_Droid #F_Droid_Apps #fdroidstore #fdroidapp #OTF

Segnalo due #app interessanti dedicate a chi detesta avere mille programmi installati sullo smartphone, entrambe #opensource e presenti su #fdroid, #github e #playstore:

- Fread: supporta #bluesky, #mastodon e #rss;
- Nora: supporta #bluesky, #facebook, #instagram, #linkedin, #reddit, #threads, #tiktok, #tumblr, #vk e #x ( #twitter ).

#fdroidapp