importantSYS.SOURCE: gultsch.de• 2026-09-26T10:55:56Z

Developer Abandons Google Play Store in Favor of F-Droid for Conversations App

#open_source #android #software_distribution #f_droid #google_play

Daniel Gultsch discontinued Google Play distribution for Conversations due to high fees, unreliable reviews, and security risks, transitioning to F-Droid for free, reproducible APKs. The app now relies on grants rather than Play Store revenue, marking a shift from platform dependency to open-source distribution.

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