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🥳 We've just released version 1.2.0 of the official #PeerTube app!
This version includes OpenID authentication and search functionality on the platform screen.
We've also refactored various parts of the app to enhance stability and resolve certain issues. 🐛
Check out the full changelog here: https://framagit.org/framasoft/peertube/mobile-application/-/releases/v1.2.0.
The update is already available on the Apple Store and Google Play. The F-Droid version will be available as soon as possible!
Enjoyyyyy! 😁
Keep Android Open
https://keepandroidopen.org/
This is important. We already have a basic duopoly in mobile operating systems, now Google is trying to lock down their platform even more. Nobody benefits from this other than Google's shareholders.
Whether you are a device owner, a developer, or a public institution, this affects you and should matter to you.
Everyone can meaningfully help to push back.
RE: https://mastodon.social/@blogdiva/115225922791811080
so, am testing the #quoot or #quotepost feature in the app and it’s working.
been using it by opening posts in a browser, so it’s nice that i can do it directly from the #android app. i almost exclusively toot from my tablet these days.
the thing is… this isn’t a quoted post à la Twitter.
all we had to do was to copy & paste a link to the tweet for it to appear embedded with the javascript & html magic of the Oembed protocol.
what @MastodonEngineering created here is something else… 🧵
🚀 GitNex 11.0.0 is out!
This release brings a custom URL scheme for easier access to your own instances, plus new features and bug fixes.
✨ Highlights:
• Repository topics
• Add or delete topics
• View global repo settings as an instance admin
Release Notes: https://codeberg.org/gitnex/GitNex/releases
⚙️ FOSDEM 2026 ⚙️ is near. Time to pick your sessions out of - by now 985 - sessions 🤯
Get the FOSDEM Schedule app for Android here:
🛒 https://f-droid.org/packages/info.metadude.android.fosdem.schedule
🛒 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.metadude.android.fosdem.schedule
New, from me: Who Operates the Badbox 2.0 Botnet?
The cybercriminals in control of Kimwolf -- a disruptive botnet that has infected more than 2 million devices -- recently shared a screenshot indicating they'd compromised the control panel for Badbox 2.0, a vast China-based botnet powered by malicious software that comes pre-installed on many Android TV streaming boxes. Both the FBI and Google say they are hunting for the people behind Badbox 2.0, and thanks to bragging by the Kimwolf botmasters we may now have a much clearer idea about that.
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/01/who-operates-the-badbox-2-0-botnet/
Hey, been a few years since I listened to podcasts. What's currently the best #podcast app on #android ?
I am looking forward to listening to @vga256's recently rebooted podcast on retro software and shareware
RE: https://mastodon.tomodori.net/@vga256/116671438429996383
Por cierto, no sé si os he recomendado ya esta app: #LocalSend.
Sirve para compartir fotos, texto, archivos... Entre los dispositivos en una misma red. Últimamente me viene muy bien para pasarme del ordenador a la consola jueguitos.
Para cosas no muy pesadas, está genial. No sé cuánto tardaría en pasar cosas de varios Gigas.
Completamente multiplataforma y de código abierto 👌🏼
Google announced that as of September 2026, it will no longer be possible to develop apps for the Android platform without first registering centrally with Google. This registration will involve:
- Paying a fee to Google
- Agreeing to Google’s Terms and Conditions
- Providing government identification
- Uploading evidence of the developer’s private signing key
- Listing all current and future application identifiers
Just noticed one of my favorite pieces of software ever had a big update after more than 5 years: the #Rockbox media player software! https://www.rockbox.org
I ran this on an old #iPod color, of course, but later on an old #Android phone, a #FiiO M3K and today on a #Surfans F20! Honestly it just can't be beat, software wise, for a media player. 🧵1/2
I urge all developers of #Android apps to NOT pre-emptively obey the new terms of #Google requiring you to sign up for the Android Developer Console.
It looks like Google is attempting a power grab and wants to prevent ALL installations of Android apps without official Google approval; even those installed outside Google Play.
This is an attack on both developer and user freedom and unacceptable.
#KeepAndroidOpen #VendorLockIn #software #development #FreeSoftware
"Dans 190 jours environ #Android deviendra une plateforme verrouillée" 😱
C'est l'annonce sur la page d'accueil F-droid suite a la dernière mise à jour. + d'info sous ce lien avec des pistes d'actions pour empêcher ce "braquage" made in GAFAM.
https://keepandroidopen.org/fr/
Une pétition qui a récolté seulement 20000 signatures 🤔 c'est peu. Lien de la pétition disponible en bas de l'article.
Sinon il ne nous restera plus qu'a revenir à nos bons vieux DumbPhone.
The #FDroid website has a new banner on top to remind visitors that #Google did not change course and #Android will be locked-down in under 200 days.
If you care about the freedom to control your devices and care about the privacy of you data, please contact your representative and make your voice heard.
https://keepandroidopen.org/ (thanks @marcprux) has the resources to guide you.
We know users will rarely visit the site so the Client(s) will get a banner soon too.
Thank you for your support!
Not sure where #Google asked for feedback about their developer verification program, but they surely didn't talk with #FLOSS devs, civil society, privacy organisations or their #Android users
#FDroid did since September, and interacted with folks in the Fediverse, forum, email and in person
They all voiced one opinion: "developer verification must be stopped"
@marcprux has written an open letter, signed by likeminded organisations who want to #keepandroidopen
Click: https://f-droid.org/2026/02/24/open-letter-opposing-developer-verification.html
RE: https://techhub.social/@keepandroidopen/116126023448256005
The OpenStreetMap Foundation has signed the open letter to Google to Keep Android Open.
Hi everyone! 👋 I know it's been a while since I was last here, but I had a very specific reason for it. I've spent the last few months with my small team intensely developing a project I mentioned to you once before. Every moment of my inactivity here was simply coding, designing the architecture, and endlessly solving problems 
Today, I am proud to announce - LibreConnect has moved past the phase of vague plans and become a fully functional app! 
We managed to deliver what was absolutely most important to us - an ecosystem connecting your 💻 computer and 📱 smartphone that respects your privacy 100%. Zero external clouds and hidden telemetry. Everything is based exclusively on a direct P2P connection within your local network and strong E2E encryption 🔐
So, what can our app actually do?
- Virtual camera and microphone from your phone 
- Mobile device file manager right from your PC 📁
- Notification and clipboard synchronization 📋
- Receiving and sending SMS/MMS from your computer 💬
- Two-way media playback control 🎵
- Remote keyboard and presentation control from your phone 
- Finding your phone by triggering a loud alarm (overriding silent mode) 🚨
- And a few other minor conveniences 
We also made sure the project is truly cross-platform. LibreConnect runs natively on 
Linux, 
macOS, 
Windows, and 
Android. It's worth mentioning that the app isn't limited to just x86_64 architecture - we support ARM64 as well! To make updates easier, we've set up our own F-Droid repository, along with native packages for Linux package managers (APT, DNF, Pacman) 
The code is 100% open-source under the GNU GPL v3.0 license 
However, I have to be honest - the project is still very young. The app is highly usable, but it still requires optimization, might have some silly bugs, and can occasionally be unstable 🐛
That's why we need you so much right now. For the continued development of this app to make any sense, we need a small but engaged user base. I encourage you to install it, test it out, and report bugs, and for those interested - to join the project as contributors (you'll find a CONTRIBUTING.md in the repo) 🤝
If you like our vision, leaving a star ⭐ on our GitHub repository is the form of support we would appreciate the most. It's these stars that will allow us to take the project out into the world! Because of this, for the next few days, my activity here will focus mainly on promoting the app and its features - we need your help to build the right momentum. Thank you in advance for your support! 
You can find all other info here:
https://libreconnect.one
#LibreConnect #Privacy #PrivacyByDesign #OpenSource #FOSS #Freedom #Software #FreeSoftware #Libre #BigTech #Tech #Technology #Dev #Programming #Code #App #Apps #CPlusPlus #Qt #Phone #PC #Computer #OS #OperatingSystem #Linux #RaspberryPi #Apple #Mac #Windows #Android #FDroid #Obtainium
Tuba on Android 
I am working on the upcoming release of the @manfred_app, it will contain some nice features and improvements:
- Tooltips for hashtags and profiles
- Higlighting of followed hashtags in posts
- When adding alt text to images, there should now be enough space on phones
- Hashtags now get a graph drawn, like you may know it from other clients
- Search (aka Discover) and Notifications now get a special handling in the column ecosystem of Manfred – this is still kind of work in progress, though
- The grouped list of avatars in notifications and on a profile now always open a bottom up sheet when tapped or clicked
- Under #macOS you can now CMD+F to search
It is really nice to see the power of #Flutter making this possible for #macOS, #Android and #iOS with a single codebase.
My first Wear OS app on Play Store, “Simple Memo”, is now available on Play Store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studio1a23.simplenote
#WearOS #PixelWatch #Android #PlayStore
RE: https://s.1a23.studio/notes/a2knqltoyg6hw67s
🚨Google wants to kill Android freedom
We've signed an Open Letter to urge #Google to keep #Android #free & #open!
Otherwise Google’s Android is becoming Apple: Your device, their rules.
Here's more info: 👉 https://tuta.com/blog/google-wants-to-kill-android-freedom
Read the full open letter here: 👉 https://keepandroidopen.org/open-letter/
Nextcloud joins open letter opposing #Android developer verification program. Because we don’t need more control from #BigTech, do we? 🤦
Like dozens of other signatories, we don’t think this is about #datasecurity…
Read our opinion and the full letter: 👉 https://nextcloud.com/blog/open-letter-android-developer-verification-program/
Just published a new release of Claw, my #Android client for @lobsters
This includes a bunch of performance fixes for rendering posts in the main list views as well as significant improvements in the comments page to reduce scrolling jank.
I have also made the long overdue change to allow the app to be localized, and PRs are welcome for additional languages that people wish to see supported in the app.
https://github.com/msfjarvis/compose-lobsters/releases/tag/v1.62.0
Google 将要求用户等待 24 小时以安装未经其验证之开发者的 App。
- 目前在 Android 安装第三方来源的 App 需要启用一个「未知来源」的开关。
- 这个设计在将来会只适用于向 Google 提交身份信息并支付 $25 验证费的开发者发布的 App。
- 对于未被 Google 验证的开发者的 App，用户需启用开发者模式、重启手机并等待 24 小时方可继续安装。
- Google 亦提供面向学生等软件开发爱好者的免费及非实名开发者账号，但只允许至多 20 名用户安装其 APp。
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/03/android-developer-verification.html
linksrc: https://t.me/billchenla/21852
thread: /4768
#Google #Android
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