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It's never been a better time to switch to Firefox (www.androidpolice.com)
submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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• Firefox offers better privacy and security than Chrome, with upcoming support for 200 new add-ons. • While Chrome dominates, Firefox gains ground with user-friendly browsing experience and open-source model. • Mozilla's focus on user privacy and transparency challenges Google's ad-centric approach, making Firefox a viable alternative.

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Personally I'd rather stop using any Google services, than handing them a Chrome monopoly. Google is already way to dominant IMO.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 10 months ago (2 children)

You should stop using Google services anyway. They are terrible for privacy and for your digital freedom in general. And there are so many alternatives.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I absolutely try to limit it. I use Qwant for search. I don't use gmail except to register Android. In android I don't use google services like calendar. I only use Google play for 1 app that is only available through Google play.
My biggest dependency is probably YouTube, which I must admit I use a lot.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Qwant is a good option. AFAIK you can use Android without logging in to a Google account. You can use Aurora Store to anonymously download apps from the Play Store without having to log in. If you have to access Gmail, don't use their app, it's full of trackers. Use K-9 Mail instead. For YouTube, you can use LibreTube or NewPipe on Android and Invidious or Piped in your browser. SmartTubeNext is a great option for Android TV. You can also use the Universal Android Debloater to remove any Google apps and services you don't need.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Thanks, lots of options I wasn't aware of. 👍 😀

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I am trying to slowly quit all Google services

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

That's great