Per one tech forum this week: “Google has quietly installed an app on all Android devices called ‘Android System SafetyCore’. It claims to be a ‘security’ application, but whilst running in the background, it collects call logs, contacts, location, your microphone, and much more making this application ‘spyware’ and a HUGE privacy concern. It is strongly advised to uninstall this program if you can. To do this, navigate to 'Settings’ > 'Apps’, then delete the application.”

  • Fushuan [he/him]
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    2810 hours ago

    There’s an app called obtainium that let’s you link the main page of github apps and manages both the download, the instalation and the updates of those apps.

    Great if you want the latest software directly from the source.

    • @blazeknave
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      34 hours ago

      I didn’t understand the value of fdroid all since it feels like a web wrapper. Thanks to you finally pulled the trigger on Obtanium. Omg that’s simple af

      • @FauxLiving
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        22 hours ago

        It’s a web wrapper that points to a non-Google software repo.

        The non-Google software repo is the important part, the interface can be bad as long as it can install software.

        I use Obtanium too, but fDroid is my first stop when I need an app. Google’s Play store is a last resort.