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Writer replaces 11 Google apps with open-source alternatives on Android
Original: I dumped 11 popular Google apps on my Android phone for these open-source alternatives. https:// lemmy.ml/post/54811910
An Android user says they have removed 11 popular Google apps from their phone and switched to open-source alternatives instead. The move taps into a broader debate about de-Googling smartphones, with privacy-focused communities frequently swapping recommendations for independent replacements of Gmail, Maps, Photos and other Google services. Reaction so far is limited, but the topic remains a recurring conversation among users seeking to cut ties with big-tech software.
Why now: Ongoing interest in de-Googling Android phones and privacy-focused open-source software
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- I dumped 11 popular Google apps on my Android phone for these open-source alternatives. https:// lemmy.ml/post/54811910 · InterestingUsername@lemmy.ml · 2
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