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Google's Play store is Google property, isn't a part of AOSP and isn't open source. One voluntarily chooses to install play store on phones without it, or, if y
by writepub 7y ago
Google's Play store is Google property, isn't a part of AOSP and isn't open source. One voluntarily chooses to install play store on phones without it, or, if you're philosophically against it, use a competitor's store.
Better, go build your own store, as many companies have. Or sideload apps. Heck, build your own phone when. All possible because Google does NOT exert influence on the open source parts of Android, specifically AOSP.
What are similar alternatives on iOS?
- geezerjay 7y agoIt seems you've missed the point. Additinally, the Apple whataboutism is a non-sequitur that adds zero to the discussion.
- writepub 7y agoThere is no point you are making about the OS (Android) by claiming Google controls an app (Play Store) running on top of the OS. The OS itself is free and open source and devoid of Google control - ample examples have been cited in my comments. Cheers