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[–] WingedObsidian@sh.itjust.works 21 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It’s only a change when public opinion matters…otherwise all the smaller apps suffer from The same consequences of enshitification and gatekeeping. Why we need alternatives in the mobile space

[–] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Absolutely. People who have compatible devices should definitely consider switching to alternatives like lineageos.

[–] pulsewidth@lemmy.world 16 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't think they've done this out of a desire to help nor caving to public pressure, I believe they want to discourage users from being pushed to use third party app stores like F-Droid and finding out they're good.

[–] starlinguk@lemmy.world 14 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Or they've realised the next EU fine will be billions, not millions.

[–] Turret3857@infosec.pub 2 points 3 weeks ago

if you got a notification for my comment, I am bat at reading

[–] Turret3857@infosec.pub 0 points 3 weeks ago

Did you say that backwards on purpose?

[–] goldenquetzal@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

Happy they did something for once. Assholes