this post was submitted on 25 Aug 2025
351 points (99.7% liked)

Privacy

41277 readers
442 users here now

A place to discuss privacy and freedom in the digital world.

Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

In this community everyone is welcome to post links and discuss topics related to privacy.

Some Rules

Related communities

much thanks to @gary_host_laptop for the logo design :)

founded 5 years ago
MODERATORS
 

cross-posted from: https://jlai.lu/post/24787719

Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] Grazed@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What would you get instead? I think if Google actually follows through with this, I'll switch to LineageOS, which is still Android. Obviously, iOS is much worse on this front.

[–] thedruid@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Honestly, I don't know. I'll find something. Let the recommendations begin!

[–] COASTER1921@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

There's no alternative that won't have major limitations. I predict it'll just be more like going back to the days of jailbreaking to install unsigned apps. Unfortunately AOSP is already pretty much unusable without Google services installed for the vast majority of apps.

[–] thedruid@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

I'll thank you to not rain and piss facts on my moody parade. Just leave an irrationally cranky old man his delusions. Lol

[–] LunarLoony@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

A phone that isn't smart, probably

[–] thedruid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I've already gone to an analog pocket watch. Might as well go that route