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The Chrome team says they're not going to pursue Web Integrity but...

it is piloting a new Android WebView Media Integrity API that’s “narrowly scoped, and only targets WebViews embedded in apps.”

They say its because the team "heard your feedback." I'm sure that's true, and I can wildly speculate that all the current anti-trust attention was a factor too.

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[-] [email protected] 45 points 2 years ago

Leaving google isn't hard.

Leaving YouTube specifically, however... Well, it's been getting easier as content seems to be less and less frequent or quality.

[-] [email protected] 31 points 2 years ago

I use piped/newpipe etc. and simply support creators i watch via patreon/direct donations/merch. Less money for shitty ad company more money for creatives.

[-] [email protected] 16 points 2 years ago

Maps is the last one to replace. There are so many ads now that I'll tolerate a lower quality alternative.

[-] [email protected] 15 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

There's are some OpenStreetMap-based apps that are worth checking out. Some of them are made for specific purposes, while other are for general navigation. I've tried some of them through the time with various success, though I've still haven't found a favorite to stick with for good. But I believe making the switch is definitely possible and probably worth it!

You can install all the mentioned apps through F-Droid:

  • GraphHopper Maps
  • OsmAnd+
  • Organic Maps (hike/bike)
  • Alpi Maps (hike/bike)
  • SeaMapDroid (nautical)

Additionally, use Transportr for public transport navigation almost anywhere in the world, and GMaps WV, a restricted WebView wrapper for accessing the web version of Google Maps. Intended for use when OpenStreetMap isn't enough.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago
[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

I can definitely recommend maps.me it's a great app with default offline maps. It was a great tool when traveling abroad without internet

[-] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago

This is true, I still use youtube and I don't see it changing soon since there are no viable alternatives.

[-] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

Closest I'd say would be a service like Odysee. Can't really say whether their practices are better than yt or not, but I can at least confirm I've found a few channels I don't wanna sub to on yt also have accounts on Odysee. As to whether or not they made those accounts/channels is a different story.

[-] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Peer tube but no one actually makes content for it far as I can tell.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

and you can't watch content from other instances right?

[-] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago

Personally, I can’t imagine what is on YouTub that’s worth watching. I don’t know, I haven’t used it in ages.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

I think that's unfair, there is so much content there and so many content creators that saying there is nothing worth watching just comes out as snobbish.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

The sheer variety is the key to YouTube’s dominant position. Whatever subject you want to watch something about, there’s a very good chance you’ll find it.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

GraphHopper

I can't speak for your particular interests, but in my experience there is something for pretty much every niche. That's what keeps YouTube in their dominant position as well.

[-] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

Leaving YouTube specifically,

https://grayjay.app/

I've been using it. It's actually pretty great.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Nebula is a good alternative

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