[sirdvd]

> The escape hatch is to use the FDroid version rather than the Play Store version.

And perhaps using GrapheneOS while at it.

[palata]

Which unfortunately requires... a Google phone

[thecrash]

Unlike Apple, Google's main business isn't selling hardware, nor do they use hardware as the chokepoint for controlling their ecosystem.

It could change in future devices, but currently there's not much stopping you from doing whatever you want with your Pixel's software.

[absqueued]

Ah yeah but my sony xperia isn't supported!