jbzFeb 20

Google announced that as of September 2026, it will no longer be possible to develop apps for the Android platform without first registering centrally with Google. This registration will involve:

- Paying a fee to Google
- Agreeing to Google’s Terms and Conditions
- Providing government identification
- Uploading evidence of the developer’s private signing key
- Listing all current and future application identifiers

https://keepandroidopen.org/

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Keep Android Open

Advocating for Android as a free, open platform for everyone to build apps on.

Show threadWilliam B PeckhamFeb 22
@jbz I just paid $250 (USD) for a BOLD N4 phone. If only there were a Linux phone half as good for twice the price! (5G, 3D AMOLED 6.78" 120Hz display, 1200x2652. NPU 655, Ovta core CPU, 512GB storage, 32GB ram. 50MP camera. Big battery, fast charging.)
Show threadAnttiFeb 23
@wbpeckham @jbz Fulfilling wishes? https://commerce.jolla.com/products/jolla-phone-preorder
Jolla Phone Pre-order Voucher

Show threadWilliam B PeckhamFeb 23
@Antti98 @jbz nice, although it doesn't have half the features of my N4, but it's also not available in my country.
Show threadAntti

@wbpeckham @jbz well you asked Linux phone that is half as good? And I think biggest difference is amount of RAM and storage with the HW? Or were you referring some other features?

Have to also consider that android phones are made in millions vs. low 10000s

Feb 23 at 4:10pmMastodon for Android
Show threadWilliam B PeckhamFeb 23
@Antti98 @jbz absolutely no argument there. I'd love it if somebody would be cranking out 50,000 good Linux phones a year at an affordable price. If you're only making 50 a year, the economies of scale don't really kick in.