Android manufacturers favor Apple's design directions over Google's

Google develops the open source Android operating system, and hardware makers like Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and Xiaomi build ...

e/OS/, Shiftphone8, And The Quest For Privacy-Focused Smartphones

Google is not Android, and Android is not Google. Step forward, Murena, which leverages the open-source Android project to ...
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De-Googled Android operating system /e/OS V2 brings Android Auto support, UI and privacy enhancements

The /e/OS Foundation has been offering a de-Googled version of Android since 2018, with an emphasis on privacy and security. Now developers have introduced the biggest update in years. Among other ...
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Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform: Make Android Great Again

The Android operating system, despite its immense potential, often feels like a missed opportunity. Google’s ambitious strategy of creating an open-source platform with multiple hardware partners ...
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Google Risks Making Android Users Furious Over App Sideloading Policy Change

Google’s Android operating system has historically offered a more open approach compared to Apple’s iOS, giving users more freedom when it comes to customization and apps. However, the company has ...