I spent a week without the Google Play Store, and I barely survived

Android lets you ditch the Play Store. But should you really do that? I tried it for a week so you don't have to.
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I de-Googled my Android phone and actually liked it

It's no secret that Google is the heart and soul of every Android phone that has the Play Store. Even if you manage to delete all Google apps—which isn't easy—Google's background services remain ...
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I tried to de-Google my phone using only open source apps, and only 2 survived

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...
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This Is The Best Android Tablet For Anyone Who Wants To Avoid Google At All Costs

The price to pay for most Android smartphones and tablets is dealing with Google apps that may help the company generate ad revenue via personalized Google ads that you might see online. Many people ...