cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/45277582
Opening my weather app this morning I was greeted by this warning:
Google has announced that, starting in 2026/2027, all apps on certified Android devices will require the developer to submit personal identity details directly to Google. Since the developers of this app do not agree to this requirement, this app will no longer work on certified Android devices after that time.
It’s the first time I hear about this, seems to be about:
Cirrus app: Github
Was this a big thing I somehow missed? I hope more devs will follow suit.
Graphene is by far the most technically secure option and it allows you to choose for yourself how much google you want on your phone. But you need a google phone. Lineage, as far as I know, is “just” a custom ROM with more device flexibility.
My experience with Lineage is very old and I’ve been running Graphene for more than a year now. So take it with that in mind.