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by olah_1 1976 days ago
Ironically, leaving google is easier on Android because you can download and use apps without the App Store.

For example, how is using YouTube via the iOS app any different _at all_? If you had android you could use the app newpipe.
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swiley 1976 days ago
IMO: continuing to use youtube in any way isn't really leaving google.
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olah_1 1976 days ago
True, but proxying an app you use heavily to transition to a new platform can be useful.

In any case, YouTube alternatives like LBRY have way better apps for android. Element (matrix chat) is also 100x better on android.

I can only imagine that android is easier to develop on and get approved, even for more experimental apps like Manyverse (secure-scuttlebutt twitter).

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