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  "path": "/t/google-will-require-developer-verification-to-install-android-apps-including-sideloading/33123?page=29#post_583",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-10T17:32:46.000Z",
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  "textContent": "@strypey\n\nOnce my cheap Android is locked down and I cannot use F-Droid any more on it, I will need to make a decision between Fairphone and Jolla. Since the latter is less expensive, I will probably go for that unless an upstart comes along with a better offer. Buyers have a choice, accept status quo or flee.\n\nstrypey:\n\n> But as I mentioned, this is not a problem that can be solved by atomised individuals making consumer choices in isolation.\n\nIf I can get something that does not run Deathstar software and does not break the bank. then I will do so. If it takes everybody a bit longer because they need to scratch their bums and think over it, so be it. The Jolla phones have been around a bit and the reviews are such that it ought to do the job. It costs about as much as my cheap Android. Maybe factor in extra for shipping.\n\nIf you are in angst. you know where to scratch while you think.",
  "title": "Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading"
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