GrapheneOS Speech Services version 3 released:

https://github.com/GrapheneOS/SpeechServices/releases/tag/3

See the linked release notes for a summary of the improvements over the previous release and a link to the full changelog.

Forum discussion thread:

https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36408-grapheneos-speech-services-version-3-released

#GrapheneOS #privacy #security #android

"WEI wasn't an effort to level the playing field between apps and the web – it was a race to the bottom, an attempt to make the web as enshittogenic as the app hellscape.

Public outrage to WEI killed the project, but Google's commitment to augmenting its illegal commercial lockdown efforts with technical lockdowns never ended. Now, Google has rolled out an experimental "reCAPTCHA Mobile Verification" that uses an app, your camera, and your device's TPM or secure enclave to produce an attestation about your Android device:
(...)
This will make it much easier for the apps and other services you interact with to block your device if you run an Android alternative, or if you install a mod that overrides the actions of Google's stock Android:
(...)
This is a terrible idea – it's every bit as bad as WEI was. In an age in which Big Tech is ever-more tied to authoritarian governments, redesigning our devices to tell strangers things we don't want them to know isn't just shortsighted, it's inexcusable."

https://pluralistic.net/2026/06/12/compelled-speech/

#Google #Surveillance #Android #Privacy #reCAPTCHA #TPM

I just discovered Packet. An application that brings Android's 'Quick Share' to Linux.

https://flathub.org/en/apps/io.github.nozwock.Packet

#Android #Linux

We wrote an honest comparison of Zerion against Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, Threema, Wire, Session, Cwtch and Tox.

Honest meaning: Signal gets credit for pioneering post-quantum key exchange, Cwtch is genuinely close in spirit, and each app is the right call for some threat model.

Where Zerion stands alone: post-quantum encryption on every single message, and everything (including calls) over Tor.

https://zerion.chat/blog/zerion-vs-mainstream-messengers.html

#privacy #tor #encryption #grapheneos #fdroid #android #p2p

Musify is an open-source Android music app that lets you stream music, listen offline, view lyrics, and create playlists without ads or subscriptions.

It supports SponsorBlock, includes a built-in equalizer, is available on F-Droid, and lets you import or export your data.

A great privacy-friendly alternative to mainstream music streaming apps.

👉 https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=musify

#OpenSource #Android #Music #Privacy #FOSS #FDroid #Musify

Alt...

A project introduction banner and landing page header for "Musify". The top shows a stylized landscape banner with a music note icon. Below, the bold title "Musify" is followed by the tagline: "Unlock the full potential of music: Stream effortlessly with one app!" Repository badges at the bottom display project metrics: 4k stars, 361 forks, 1.3M downloads, release v10.0.9, and a GPL-3.0 license.

Alt...

The mobile home screen interface for the "Musify" app in dark mode. A horizontal scroll at the top showcases "Suggested playlists" and album cards. Below, a "Recommended for you" feed lists tracks with small thumbnail artwork and option menus, featuring artists like Bad Bunny, Dax, Djo, and BTS. The home icon on the bottom navigation bar is active.

Alt...

A clean, dark-themed mobile "Now Playing" UI from a music app. It features the album artwork for The Weeknd's "Hurry Up Tomorrow," highlighting a close-up profile of a sweating face. Below the art, the text reads "Cry For Me" by "The Weeknd". A blue playback progress bar marks the beginning of the track, positioned above a prominent round blue pause button and standard media control toggles.

Alt...

The mobile "Library" screen of a dark mode music player application. The top section lists "Custom playlists" with options for "Recently played", "Liked songs", and "Offline songs". Lower down, under "Liked playlists", a single entry displays the album art and title for "The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow". A bottom navigation bar highlights the Library icon.

I've used Tusky before, and I know that works with snac, but I'm not sure if there might be some better options with a good, user-friendly UI. If there's anything that shows "Favorites" as a thumbs up, or Boosts as "Share", might make for an easier transition.

#snac #snac2 #android #recommendations

Microfono del PC scarico? Con MicYou puoi usare Android come input audio su Windows, Linux e macOS #Android #Linux #Windows #macOS #OpenSource

https://www.linuxeasy.org/micyou-trasforma-android-microfono-pc/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Firefox Android Play Integrity check hits custom ROMs - OMG! Ubuntu

｢ It does not mean Firefox can no longer be installed or run on non-certified or rooted Android devices, but it might mean that users on non-certified or rooted devices can’t access all AI features in Firefox for Android ｣

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/mozilla-firefox-android-google-play-integrity

#firefox #privacy #android

WPS Office (Writer, Presentation and Spreadsheets Office; previously: Kingsoft Office) – an office software suite produced by the Chinese company Kingsoft. https://archiveapp.org/wps-office/ #office #linux #osx #windows #ios #android

Is this guy onto something?

this is so disgusting .. but it would be the same pattern that is used to manipulate people worldwide... it would match ... ok - where's the next free os?

#linux #systemd #change #manipulation #closedsystem #closed #system #android #control

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnP1rdx-5So

Qualcomm has introduced the Dragonwing Mobile Broadband Multimedia (MBM) family, a new lineup of 4-nm SoCs that integrate 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi, multimedia processing, and on-device AI into a single platform for “interactive broadband” devices. The family currently features the top-tier Dragonwing MBM715 and the lower-cost Dragonwing MBM415, designed for smart displays, retail kiosks, service terminals, and other connected devices that require both high-speed connectivity and local processing. Unlike mobile broadband (MBB) or fixed wireless access (FWA) platforms, the MBM series combines connectivity, display, camera, and AI into one chip, so no separate processor is needed. Qualcomm Dragonwing MBM715 & MBM415 Specifications: The MBM415 has no dedicated on-device Generative AI engine, but Qualcomm officially brands the MBM415’s modem-side processing as “Qualcomm AI-Enhanced Signal Boost.” It is not for generative AI, but it is an AI feature listed in the specs. Also note that the MBM715 supports CBRS (3.5 GHz), which is [...]

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RE: https://fosstodon.org/@Gina/116707992749230961

The answer is *not*: Keep Android open.

Do not give in to the Stockholm syndrome.

Google controls Android. Google wants full control. Move totally away from Android and Google, and break free.

Move towards mobile Linux on your phone (and other devices).

#MobileLinux #FOSS #Linux #opensource #StockholmSyndrome #FreeSoftware #Android #KeepAndroidOpen #phone #Google #bigtech #digitalsovereignty

@publicvoit

on a laptop & android tablet, although there is no guarantee we will be able to run #emacs on #android this time next year

i don't sync the feeds, laptop is more focused on #rubylang #julialang & the more techy aspects of #emacs

the android feed is more general science/emacs news/ sports / slashdot

the laptop is used in the evening @ home while the tablet, which doubles as a phone & runs my #orgmode #agenda goes with me during the day.

Privacy Guides released Verified Apps for Android, a FOSS app that checks installed apps against a local database of known-good signing certificates. 🔐
Users can identify unknown or mismatched signatures and contribute verification data through Privacy Guides' crowdsourced database. 📱

@privacyguides

🔗 https://github.com/privacyguides/verified-apps-android

#TechNews #PrivacyGuides #VerifiedApps #Apps #Google #Android #FOSS #OpenSource #AppSecurity #APK #GrapheneOS #FDroid #Privacy #Security #Transparency #Mobile #Tech

Does anyone know a good setup to show my #android (#GOS) screen on a #Linux (#PopOS) or #mac? It can be wireless or with a usb-c cable connection.
In former times, #TeamViewer worked but I think something changed. The best I could find so far is #RustDesk…
Any other ideas and tips from the community?

Dodane do bazy: Android. Android to system operacyjny należący do Google, oparty na zmodyfikowanej wersji jądra Linuksa oraz innym wolnym i otwartym oprogramowaniu. Przeznaczony głównie dla urządzeń mobilnych z ekranem dotykowym, takich jak smartfony i tablety. https://linuxiarze.pl/distro-android/ #linux #android

Dodane do bazy: Android. Android to system operacyjny należący do Google, oparty na zmodyfikowanej wersji jądra Linuksa oraz innym wolnym i otwartym oprogramowaniu. Przeznaczony głównie dla urządzeń mobilnych z ekranem dotykowym, takich jak smartfony i tablety. https://linuxiarze.pl/distro-android/ #linux #android

Scott Bouvier highlights Warp, a GTK file-transfer app (Rust) for Linux — and there is a Windows app — using Magic Wormhole, QR codes, PAKE encryption, and local-network transfers when possible. Desktop apps + Wormhole Android compatible. Try it: https://www.omglinux.com/warp-free-file-transfer-app/ 🚀🔒 #Linux #Windows #OpenSource #Android

Saint-Nazaire: insatll party, Le mardi 9 juin 2026 de 18h30 à 20h30. https://www.agendadulibre.org/events/35282 #adieuWindows #installParty #linux #gnuLinux #logicielsLibres #telephoneLibre #android