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- technology@lemmy.world
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/29027083
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Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and OnePlus, are exploring the possibility of developing versions of the Android operating system that do not rely on Google Mobile Services (GMS).
Clickbait title. They’re rumored to fork Android which will still just be Android without the Google suite.
Huawei has already produced an OS which is not a fork of Android.
Meh, that is just changing one tech giant for another. Both spy on you completely. It is not like either will be better for the consumer.
Well… At least they claim to.
Shift away from
AndroidGooglePhones will still use android, but manufacturers are looking to de-google android so it’s not as heavily reliant on google services.
A example is the removal of the required Google play store.
Laptop manufacturers are also looking to move away from windows to a linux bases operating system.
TBH this is the best news I have heard all week.
I’d be great with that. I don’t want Google on my phone.
Also I’m looking for a new laptop in the coming years and there’s no way I’m putting Windows on it. I’ve been poking around and there are actually a lot of options for Linux laptops now!
I’m very happy.
This comment sounds like an Ad. Or some AI bs canned response.
An ad for what?
Laptop manufacturers are also looking to move away from windows to a linux bases operating system.
Redstar OS it is 😉
Its not about Google services, its because the US government may prohibit foreign manufacturers from using Android.
Don’t sleep on Google Services.
If you’re not an iPhone user, those “services” are what keeps Google from killing Android entirely. Waaaayyyy too much data collection to just brush your shoulders off over.
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Chromebooks have entered the chat
Lineage OS maybe?
I’m worried about Chinese mobile OSes intentionally designed to make it difficult for VPN apps to work, and companies would just give up trying to design a separate app for the Chinese market, which reinforces a tighter grip on censorship.
Not to mention, all the other FOSS tools that would no longer work if they make android .apks incompatible, including a lot of encryption apps.
and companies would just give up trying to design a separate app for the Chinese market
I’m not so sure about that. Some of these brands (and their sub-brands) enjoy significant market share outside of China. I suspect it would be in their financial interests to continue to maintain “global” versions.
Good. Been looking for a reason to not use a smartphone. I’d rather piss glass than use iOS
