RedComet 5 hours ago

They are signed, though. Just not by Google.

  • natch 4 hours ago

    “Running binaries signed either by yourself or by whoever wants to spy on you.”

    That last part there is the problem.

    • RedComet an hour ago

      Let's ignore all of the preinstalled programs, which are signed by Google and do a great deal of spying.

      Do you think the 100 most popular F-Droid apps do more spying than the 100 most popular Play store apps?

    • generic92034 3 hours ago

      Is this not a meaningless differentiation if Google does no assume any responsibility for apps on the Play Store?

    • grep_name 3 hours ago

      It's an excuse. Give me the option to install the software I see fit. Period.