A few days ago we brought you word that Google was looking to crack down on “sideloaded” Android applications. That is, software packages installed from outside of the mobile operating …
  • SecretSauces@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Then buy second-hand. You aren’t giving Google any of your money, and you can focus on increasing your privacy.

    • frank@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Still, repairability is right up there with privacy for me, so I’m quite happy with the hardware right now

      • SecretSauces@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 day ago

        That’s fair. I just had to get my pixel repaired and it’s been a headache because Google doesn’t make it easy.