You don't have to use the Google Play store, other app stores and side-loading are available, so there is still freedom in Android, but not so much in Google Pl

You don't have to use the Google Play store, other app stores and side-loading are available, so there is still freedom in Android, but not so much in Google Play. In other words, Android gives access to multiple curated app stores, and side-loading. Whilst I understand that Apple only allowed use of apps from their own store until the EU stepped in, and now they have an EU-available update that allows side-loading.