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Android Launchers with Internet Connection..? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 month ago by CkrnkFrnchMn@lemmy.ca to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Can someone tell me why an Android launcher should have Internet access..? Been on the hunt for a new launcher but am not installing software which I fail to see having to use the net to operate...just like keyboards...another one that has me scratch my head

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[–] BananaTrifleViolin@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

They might need access so that widgets can work?

I use Lawnchair which is FOSS rather than some company scraping data (like Nova which was bought by an analytics company and is being shut down)

[–] Peffse@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

I've been holding onto OG Lawnchair faaaar too long. I wish the updated version would land on official F-Droid already.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 2 points 1 month ago

Lawnchair

I came back here specifically to say, "Oooooh 'lawnchair'! 'lawwwwwnchr' that's hilarious lol"