![]() Similar to Apple’s app store, the terms of service of Google Play exclude certain apps from being distributed and these are being removed on a regular basis. There are Android phones and tablets that do not have Google Play available, either because their manufacturer did not get a license from Google or because their owners prefer their phones Google-free. But there are other use-cases that benefit from easy-to-setup app stores as well. ![]() The primary use-case we want to address is to circumvent app store censorship and blocking. ![]() Now, we want to build upon this foundation and develop curation tools that can also be used by people with little technical knowledge, thus making the app distribution technology more broadly available. These tools are ready for production, but require expert knowledge and the command-line to be used. The F-Droid project already offers tools to create independent app distribution channels for Android apps. This might be due to lack of a proper internet connection or simply because Google Play is blocked within their country. But there are also many people who do not have access to Google Play. It is usually the simplest and most secure option for them. ![]() Most people get their Android apps from Google Play. ![]()
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