Google is pushing hard for developer verification, but there's resistance. 💪
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The line between a secure garden and a locked cage is getting blurry.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Nextcloud joins open letter opposing #Android developer verification program. Because we don’t need more control from #BigTech, do we? 🤦
Like dozens of other signatories, we don’t think this is about #datasecurity…
Read our opinion and the full letter: 👉 nextcloud.com/blog/open-letter…
Nextcloud joins more than 30 organizations in signing an open letter to Google opposing the Android Developer Verification Program.Mikhail Korotaev (Nextcloud)
🖊 Nextcloud has joined 30+ organizations in signing an open letter to Google opposing the #Android developer verification program.
Why does this matter? Because innovation thrives in #OpenEcosystems!
Read the letter to find out more! 👇nextcloud.com/blog/open-letter…
Nextcloud joins more than 30 organizations in signing an open letter to Google opposing the Android Developer Verification Program.Mikhail Korotaev (Nextcloud)
Not sure where #Google asked for feedback about their developer verification program, but they surely didn't talk with #FLOSS devs, civil society, privacy organisations or their #Android users
#FDroid did since September, and interacted with folks in the Fediverse, forum, email and in person
They all voiced one opinion: "developer verification must be stopped"
@marcprux has written an open letter, signed by likeminded organisations who want to #keepandroidopen
Click: f-droid.org/2026/02/24/open-le…
As we wrote about back in September in F-Droid and Google’s Developer Registration Decree, Google plans to enforce mandatory developer registration as a requ...f-droid.org
An app to keep you efficient. 👩💻
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#opensource #productivity #android #ios
It handles time tracking, Jira sync, and Pomodoro timers without going after its users' data.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Google announced that as of September 2026, it will no longer be possible to develop apps for the Android platform without first registering centrally with Google. This registration will involve:
- Paying a fee to Google
- Agreeing to Google’s Terms and Conditions
- Providing government identification
- Uploading evidence of the developer’s private signing key
- Listing all current and future application identifiers
#android #opensource #keepandroidopen
Advocating for Android as a free, open platform for everyone to build apps on.keepandroidopen.org
The #FDroid website has a new banner on top to remind visitors that #Google did not change course and #Android will be locked-down in under 200 days.
If you care about the freedom to control your devices and care about the privacy of you data, please contact your representative and make your voice heard.
keepandroidopen.org/ (thanks @marcprux) has the resources to guide you.
We know users will rarely visit the site so the Client(s) will get a banner soon too.
Thank you for your support!
Advocating for Android as a free, open platform for everyone to build apps on.keepandroidopen.org
Swift development made easy.
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#opensource #ios #android #development
The tool gets rid of its subscription model and open-sources the engine.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
NexPhone is back! 🚀
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This $549 rugged smartphone runs Android 16, launches Debian Linux as an app, and dual-boots Windows 11.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Run a Linux system on your Android device with Local Desktop. 🖥️
This open source app delivers one-tap Arch Linux installation with development tools, file sharing, and desktop software support.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
!Friendica Support anyone know why Friendica in #Firefox for #Android with the Frio theme looks a bit broken?
Also the "New Post" button doesn't work. Any idea?
StoryPad can be a good fit for your daily journaling needs. 📝
itsfoss.com/storypad-open-sour…
#android #opensource #journaling #mentalhealth
A well-designed diary app that keeps your data private, works offline, and respects your freedom.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
The #FOSDEM FOSS on Mobile devroom schedule is out!
fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track…
It's going to be a great day of talks on AOSP, Mobile Linux and more; covering the full stack from SoCs to app ecosystems.
14 full length talks, 7 lightning talks, 23 speakers.
#fosdem26 #FossOnMobile #AOSP #Android #CalyxOS #OpenHarmony #postmarketOS #Phosh #SailfishOS #Gnomeonmobile #LinuxOnMoble #MobileLinux
Beat endless doomscrolling with this app! ✅💪
#opensource #android #doomscrolling
Mental Math tests your arithmetic skills without tracking your every move.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Steamworks SDK adds support for Linux Arm and Android, and it seems we know the first Android game on Steam gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/stea…
#Linux #Android #Steam #SteamFrame #SteamOS
As we get closer to the launch of the new Steam Machine and Steam Frame, Valve put out a new Steamworks SDK that brings in libraries for linuxarm64 and android.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
#Google trips over its own words, when they sell you #Android it's the best computing device in the world that does everything. After you bought it Google doesn't let you do anything *you* want to.
#Sideload is a made-up term. Putting software on your computer is simply called “installing”, regardless of whether that computer is in your pocket or on your desk.
What Do You Talk About When You Talk About Sideloading?
What does Google?
Here's #FDroid: f-droid.org/2025/10/28/sideloa…
We recently published a blog post with our reaction to the new Google Developer Program and how it impacts your freedom to use the devices that you own in th...f-droid.org
This cross-platform eBook reader has a lot of potential! 📚
Readest offers a modern cross-platform eBook reading experience on Linux.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
I actually ran a full LLM on my Android phone. Here’s how it went. 📱🤖
Google will become the gatekeeper of Android apps if this is implemented.
Move files from Android to Linux quickly with Packet. ⚡
itsfoss.com/linux-android-file…
Simple, fast file sharing between Linux and Android.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Fancy some cool Pixel wallpapers for your Android smartphone?
Hi all! Good news — Google has decided to restore the permissions to our #Android app so we can bring back the full file syncing functionality. Expect a test tonight and final later this or early next week. Thanks a lot for your support, it is what made all the difference!
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Nextcloud’s public story of Play Store problems seems to have helped.Kevin Purdy (Ars Technica)
Vivaldi is right now the most popular mobile app in Norway as people seek alternatives to Big Tech. I hope you give us a try as well, if you have not already!
Major privacy alert for Android users.
Valve appear to be testing ARM64 and Android support for Steam on Linux gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/valv…
Valve appear to have some pretty ambitious future plans for Steam, as we've seen recently a leak (and not for the first time) that Valve has plans for ARM64 and Android support on Linux.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
We're hiring! 🚀
👩🏽💻 From developer positions in #WebRTC and #Android, to Partner Marketing and PR - our team is growing faster than ever!
🌏 Come join Nextcloud's globally distributed team of deeply passionate individuals!
We are a modern, distributed, open source company whose mission is to provide our users and customers with the means for data storage, access and communication under their controlNextcloud
TunnelVision, as the researchers have named their attack, largely negates the entire purpose and selling point of VPNs, which is to encapsulate incoming and outgoing Internet traffic in an encrypted tunnel and to cloak the user’s IP address. The researchers believe it affects all VPN applications when they’re connected to a hostile network and that there are no ways to prevent such attacks except when the user's VPN runs on Linux or Android. They also said their attack technique may have been possible since 2002 and may already have been discovered and used in the wild since then.
Your VPN may not actually be functioning
#VPNs #ArsTechnica #Computers #Linux #TunnelVisionVulnerability #Android
TunnelVision vulnerability has existed since 2002 and may already be known to attackers.Ars Technica
I know naming is hard but to avoid spending any more time on this, this poll will decide the final app names. There won't be any discussion or name change after that. Like before, the prefixes will...GitHub
There is an open #GitHub issue for the #Nextcloud #Android app, which renders the app useless for anyone affected.
Issue opened on Sep 17, Now 2 1/2 months and 114 comments later this Issue is still open, and no sign that it will be fixed anytime soon.
github.com/nextcloud/android/i…
⚠️ Before posting ⚠️ This is a bug, not a question or an enhancement. I've searched for similar issues and didn't find a duplicate. I've written a clear and descriptive title for this issue, not ju...GitHub
One day after launching Vivaldi on iOS, Vivaldi is the top iPad app in Norway and #5 on iPhones. Not a bad start at all. We are on the list in many other countries as well.
Make sure to share the great news with all your friends! @Vivaldi is now available!
