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Google and his Darth Vader move (lemmy.nz)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by AuroraSine@lemmy.ml to c/fdroid@lemmy.ml

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Peace be with you, F-Droid Community. 🌹

As many probably know, Google will block Android starting 2027.

Here is my hope: Google has shot itself in the foot with this Darth Vader move, because many People who loves privacy will now switch to de-googled systems, because ( Since to my knowledge), the blockade won't affect those systems.

So this is just my Openion and my HOPE.

What's your take on this?

And I kindly say to all developers: Please don't register in Google.

There are so many people using de-googled systems now, including myself. Please keep going for us, and four you too. Please

Best wishes from Germany 🌹

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[–] qyron@sopuli.xyz 20 points 3 days ago (5 children)

I'll be serving as the tester for a de-googled phone, hopefully, next month for my family. If all works within expectations, we'll be moving towards no google phone until the end of the year.

I'll be getting a Murena phone.

[–] pedroapero@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

Murena is a great alternative. They have relatively cheap and ready-to-use models.

[–] AuroraSine@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That's great to hear. Good luck! I wish I could de-Google my family too.

I'm currently testing /e/OS from Murena myself, but on a Fairphone 6, not a Murena device. The system itself is fine. Takes some getting used to, but no problem. Hope you enjoy it =D

[–] Drekaridill@lemmy.wtf 1 points 3 days ago

I haven't had any problem on my Fairphone 6 with eOS except Android Auto wont work without the Play Store installed. I do miss being able to split screen apps like I could in stock android, but that's not exactly a "problem"

[–] vega@veganism.social 1 points 2 days ago

@qyron @AuroraSine
Murena with e/os then.
I've had one for 3 years.
Just fantastic

[–] greatwhitebuffalo41@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 days ago

My brain just equates murena to Morena the birth control IUD and I have to pause to go wtf every time. I love that everyone is trying new things. That's how we build better options.

[–] HenriVolney@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

My plan exactly, but on a later schedule - end of the year for me. I'll go for the cheaper gs6

[–] qyron@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 days ago

That is what I intend to get as well. But it would be welcome seing Murena widen their to the entire Gigaset line, like Volla as done.