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This is some bs. If AOSP development is made less publicly accessible it does NOT " simplify things for developers" but rather it hinders it for de-googled privacy respecting ROMs and their device ports. The need for continued and ramped up efforts developing alternative mobile OS's, like Ubuntu Touch, Sailfish OS, Droidian, Mobian, Postmarket, etc. is even more apparent with this move by Google.
#linuxmobile #degoogled #android #aosp #ubuntutouch #sailfishos #mobian
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Google makes Android development private, will continue open source releases
Google says this change will simplify things for developers and OEMs.Ryan Whitwam (Ars Technica)
Super impressed with @CalyxOS ! We moved to a new phone and restored the backups - pretty much everything worked great. All restored. Apps and data. All because of how easy it is to use Calyx. Many many thanks for this fantastic trade-free operating system. I love it!
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Android's Linux Terminal app rolls out to more Google Pixel users
The Linux Terminal app is now available for Pixel devices on the latest Android 15 update. The app lets users to run Debian on their devices.Andy Walker (Android Authority)
A full-fledged #Linux terminal is getting released for #Android on Pixel devices by Google.
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Good News! Google Starts Rolling Out Native Linux Terminal to Android Devices
It looks like Google is rolling out its native Linux terminal app for select Android devices.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
🙌🏻 Open source apps for Android:
This repository of free and open source apps for Android lets you download the latest version of popular FOSS applications safe and secure. Unlike other services, OpenAPK always serves the most recent APK files so you are up to date.
Open Source Apps APK for Android - OpenAPK
Download free open-source apps in APK format for Android that are safe and respects privacy. Sourced from Github, Gitlab and beyond.www.openapk.net
Google Introduces Debian Linux Terminal App For Android - Slashdot
Google has introduced a Debian Linux terminal app for Android in its ongoing effort to transform Android into a versatile desktop OS.linux.slashdot.org
I mentioned this before, but worth putting it out there again.
#p2play which unfortunately is only on #android deserves a mention, it's just received another update which makes it almost perfect:).
Less confusing, full functionality and what you'd expect from youtube like player.
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P2Play - Peertube client | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
Unofficial client for Peertubef-droid.org
In the newest Thunderbird for Android Progress Report, we have:
* Account drawer and notification improvements
* A roadmap sneak peak
* Updates on K-9 Mail and Gmail
* Our plans for an iOS app and
* A report from FOSDEM!
#Thunderbird #Android #OpenSource
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Thunderbird for Android January/February 2025 Progress Report - The Thunderbird Blog
Account drawer and notification/error state improvements, a look at our roadmap, K-9 Mail and Gmail, our FOSDEM report, and an iOS update!Philipp Kewisch (The Thunderbird Blog)
How #Google tracks #Android device users before they've even opened an app
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How Google tracks Android device users before they've even opened an app
No warning, no opt-out, and critic claims ... no consentConnor Jones (The Register)
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Are you ready to make the switch?
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#Vivaldi #BigTech #browser #Mastodon #fediverse #Windows #macos #Linux #Android #ios
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#Android #SafetyCore #Google #GAFAM #ViePrivée
Votre smartphone Android analyse-t-il vos photos à votre insu ?
Google a discrètement déployé SafetyCore, une application liée à l'intelligence artificielle qui analyse les photos sur les appareils Android. Cette nouveauté soulève ainsi des inquiétudes concernant la vie privée des utilisateurs.Mathieu M. (Génération NT)
That is true. In fact, any more sophisticated #BigTech device should be avoided for this reason. In particular if it is from the #US or #China.
I write "device" b/c any time there is hardware that runs with a proprietary software or even an operating system, the user looses control (e.g. an #Amazon #Alexa or a #Tesla, or a #Huawei smartphone as examples for the latter, an #Android or #Apple app or #Windows #OS for the former.)
Just using browser software and turning...
1.6 million Android TVs compromised. Apparently they're all for rent as a botnet. I wonder what tiny fraction of the people with their TVs compromised even know how to update their TV software? (too late now though)
