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Originally Published 3 months ago — by Ars Technica
F-Droid warns that Google's new app verification and registration fees could end the project by consolidating control over Android app distribution, raising concerns about monopolistic practices and calling for regulatory intervention, especially in light of ongoing legal challenges to Google's dominance.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by theregister.com
The F-Droid project, which distributes open source Android apps, may end if Google's new developer registration rules are implemented, as they conflict with F-Droid's open and privacy-focused policies. Google argues the changes are for security, but F-Droid claims they threaten open source distribution and user freedom, prompting the project to seek regulatory scrutiny and public support.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses the differences between F-Droid and Google’s app store, highlighting issues with app quality, data collection, and control over app updates, and advocates for a diverse ecosystem of app marketplaces and open-source solutions like F-Droid and GrapheneOS for better privacy and security.