🚨 Google is tightening the screws on Android freedom! Starting next year, they're blocking sideloading of "unverified" apps which requires all developers to identify themselves to Google. Goal is global 2027 rollout.
What does this mean for users with devices that have Google Play Services?
- F-Droid apps could be harder to install
- Custom APKs might be blocked
- Google gets even more control over what you can run on YOUR device
Android is looking more like iOS every day...
Many theories point to this being about control. Your device, their rules. This is why we need truly open alternatives more than ever...
For our community: Start exploring alternatives now. This is tied to Google Play Services. Look into custom operating systems, F-Droid, and other ways to maintain control over your devices. Don't wait until these restrictions are fully in place. Graphene, Calyx, Lineage.
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Best case would be if they then also allowed verified apps to be installed even with advanced protection.
I'm not very hopeful of that happening but we still kind of need to see what this actually looks like during rollout.
Or time to support and look into @postmarketOS ,@ubports and/or @sailfishosnews ?
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