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Is Google going to make Android a nightmare?
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this post was submitted on 16 Aug 2023
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That has to my understanding been Google's project all along (making Android crappy that is). IIRC they bought Android, which due to utilizing the Linux kernel was GPL software. The solution was therefore to seperate Android from all the tools that make Android work, splitting core functionality away from the now AOSP and over to Google services. By abuse of market position we are now in the position where stuff like Google push services, safety net and etc are now basically forcing people into their ecosystem. It will not get better, as witnessed with the company's attempts at making email and most sites on the internet dependant on their ecosystem as well.
To some extent you are of course right in that the underlying technology of Android has improved. What I was referring to was a design strategy aimed at crippling those who might want to present a Google-free Android alternative.
EDIT: I also want to add that MicroG, though a great project, is to my knowledge not Google free and probably never can be.
From their main page:
From their dedicated Google connections page:
I mean, sure you can ask for sources, but maybe take a little less aggressive stance when the information is so readily available. This took me way more time to write than you would have used looking it up yourself.
This is an interesting take. Could you share some resources or links to follow this line of reasoning more in detail? Especially resources that are somewhat "noob-friendly". Cheers.