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Android will become a locked-down platform in 194 days (keepandroidopen.org)
submitted 6 months ago* by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 child)

I'm a software freedom enjoyer so I don't have most of those types of apps already (only Discord.. which I hope friends ditch soon).

When I looked into installing a new OS it needed some program or use Android Studio which had it. However, the AS binary demanded I agree to an EULA beyond the "open source" license I was expecting. Whatever I needed it couldn't find an up to date method of compiling it myself.

(Fairphone 5)

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    I could live without banking etc. on my phone - has become a habit. Also, android auto is a must for me, unfortunately. Because of the complicated process of getting approval from governmental bodies when implementing technology for cars (safety stuff mostly) I doubt we'll see any foss alternatives any time soon. Could be wrong - Fisker Ocean cars have a great community that mods the software, but probably wouldn't have happened if Fisker didn't go bankrupt.

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