#Fedilab 3.36.1 has been published. Full release notes at https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.36.1
For #FDroid users, please wait a few days if you don't use our custom repo.
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Did you know that to be available on Google, I had to:
- Remove donation links
- Hard-coded censorship
- Create a dedicated account so they can log into it
I am really upset by this difference in strictness, where I am stuck.
This cost a lot of energy because they made everything simple for the end user but not for the devs.
All these actions are not for protecting you, it's for controlling you.
Choose #FDroid
#Holos will be available on #FDroid soon, and we hope to get more feedback to improve the project. While #Fedilab uses server APIs, here we can do much more to improve your #Fediverse experience with an #ActivityPub server running directly on your device. We already introduced E2EE DMs and personal identity. We will go further with automatic deletion, even at posting level. You decide the availability of a message. We will also work on interaction controls from #GoToSocial.
I created #CastLab after coming back from holidays. I just wanted to cast my media to my TV and could not find a simple open source app for that, so I built one.
It has grown since: it supports #Kodi and the open source #FCast protocol. I was even surprised to see it also used to cast music to network speakers.
I will keep working on your feedback. Only on #FDroid, but it could be brought to #iOS if people are interested (through #AltStorePAL).
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
#FDroid & Basic 2.0-rc0 are live:
* Reduce opacity of feature graphic
* Enable certificate transparency for known domains (Both thanks to Thore Göbel)
* Remember expanded state of app description in app details
* Fix bug with display of chosen panic app (Full only)
* Fix bug with DB migration when updating from older versions
'R' stands for Release, so get all your devices (#Android 7 or newer) updated, test a bit, search a bit, install a bit and report your pain points. #KeepAndroidOpen
All my Android projects are on #FDroid. And I am proud of that as a dev.
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
Did you know that I also maintain #CastLab, an open source app that casts your local photos, videos and audio, plus videos from the web, to DLNA/UPnP and #FCast receivers, or to a USB-C external screen. Most smart TVs support DLNA. Screen mirroring is also supported.
You can create playlists, filter media by type and date, and extract videos from web pages.
Available only on #FDroid (iOS possible if there is interest).
Next week, I will be back on #Fedilab. I might increase the release delivery through beta versions (every one or two days). I know I can do that because there is an active community of beta testers with Fedilab. Those releases will be published on Google Play (beta channel), #Fdroid (custom repo) and #Codeberg (release notes).
#CastLab 1.1.0 has been published
Main additions:
#FCast protocol support, Android screen sharing, M3U/M3U8 playlists, USB-C display output, and improved #DLNA discovery (some TVs were not discovered).
More about this release: https://codeberg.org/tom79/CastLab/releases/tag/1.1.0
Already available on our custom #FDroid repo.
#Holos 1.0.0 is available! With this release, Holos moves from release candidate to production. This version adds a reverse timeline option to display posts oldest-first.
A lot of improvements have also been made to the relay, especially around Bloom filter performance, that are not always reflected in app changelogs.
Available on #FDroid custom repo:
https://fdroid.fedilab.app
Direct download: https://framadrive.org/s/SwXt6GbBC97pZJ4
Release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Holos-App/releases/tag/1.0.0
Did you know that, we also build #CastLab? An open-source app to cast your photos, videos and audio to your TV or any DLNA/UPnP and FCast device. Create playlists, filter your media and prepare your viewing sessions. No Google Cast, no cloud, just your local network.
Only available on #FDroid: https://f-droid.org/packages/app.fedilab.castlab/
The rework on #UntrackMe is almost over. When set as default, it will act as a proxy and strip any tracking parameters before delegating the action to another app.
If it detects a supported front end (for YouTube, X links etc.), it will automatically redirect you to the alternative front-end of your choice.
If it detects a shortened or hidden URL (like t.co, etc.), you will be warned with full details before proceeding.
Only on #FDroid: https://f-droid.org/packages/app.fedilab.nitterizeme/
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#Holos 1.1.2 has been published.
This release fixes backup to disk that was incorrectly opening a share dialog, a timeout issue with push registration, and reply mentions showing as @Unknown in the local timeline. Also fixed signup that could misleadingly suggest registration on a custom domain.
Available in #FDroid (custom repo) and Framadrive : https://framadrive.org/s/fsnpxkdSct4JH7k
#CastLab 1.2.0 has been released on #FDroid.
This version improves device discovery by listening for network announcements from TVs that were previously missed. It also warns when a video format may not be supported by the target device.
Several casting issues have been fixed, including compatibility with Macast and PeerTube on strict DLNA devices.
After many pre-releases, all users of F-Droid Basic are now receiving the update to the new 2.0 🎉
If you're tired of using proprietary software and devices to cast media to your TV, did you know there is an open source protocol called #FCast?
#CastLab, an app that I maintain, works with this protocol. It is only available on #FDroid: https://f-droid.org/packages/app.fedilab.castlab/
More about FCast: https://fcast.org/
Don't hesitate to take back control. The app also works with #Kodi and any other device supporting #DLNA.
#Fedilab uses #UnifiedPush for push notifications in every version. The Google Play version comes with a built-in distributor that relies on Google, so notifications work right away. The #FDroid version cannot include that built-in distributor, so you need to install a separate one, like #ntfy or #Sunup. Once it is installed and selected in Fedilab, push works the same way. This is why F-Droid users need an extra app while Google Play users do not. This extra step is not specific to Fedilab.
I have no way to know exactly how an app I work on is used. But recently, I noticed that the previous release of #CastLab (1.4.0, 1.5.0 was published today) got more than 500 downloads of the APK on #Codeberg though it is also available on #FDroid. That is close to what #Fedilab does.
Quite a surprise for an app that I initially built to cast my videos and pictures after vacations and hoped it could interest others :)
I often get the question of when #Fedilab will be available on #FDroid, and it's impossible for me to tell you exactly. When I publish a release, it means F-Droid can gather the new code to build it on its side.
But did you know that you can easily track builds of Android apps with "F-Droid Build Status"?
You can even favorite builds of your preferred apps.
More: https://f-droid.org/packages/de.storchp.fdroidbuildstatus
#HolosSocial 1.4.0 is available!
New: link preview cards for external URLs, default post format (text or markdown), media quality filters, push notifications with actor name and action type.
Improved: shared post links open in thread view, faster timeline pagination, fresh client registration on login.
More than 200k users said NO!
More than 70 organisations signed a letter saying NO!
#FDroid wrote posts on why NOT!
We've talked with you and your representatives, around the world.
We've made the #KeepAndroidOpen website to explain it.
If you read the #Android tech news, you saw it.
If you use a search engine, you found it.
If you've asked their own #Gemini, you got the summary.
But who didn't see, hear or read anything from above? Yes, #Google
For your saftety? https://f-droid.org/2026/07/01/adv-malware.html
RE: https://mastodon.social/@HolosSocial/116817937520691251
The #HolosSocial relay is now ready for an official prod release. Users might have noticed better responsiveness from it.
The app is already available on #AltStore for iOS, and will be on the #PALStore. It is available with the apk, ipa and all the desktop files on the website and #Codeberg. It is also on #FDroid, but releases are stuck on 1.8.1, which I will fix.
Publishing on the big stores like Google Play or the App Store is not my goal.
What do you think?