Dear companies,
please don't make having access to Google's or Apple's app stores to use your products a requirement.
This locks so many of us out because we either don't have a compatible device or the device doesn't have the software to access these services (like google play services).
1️⃣ /2️⃣
@agx I use this on my kindle. Depending on your device some may not function due to display, audio in/out requirements etc. VLC Feedly, a number of google apps, firefox and other apks work fine. If a playstore-paid subscription and or login is required maybe not. Install their app and have fun. Sorry about all the ads if you don't pay for a subscription, but it DOES work https://apkpure.net/ There's also https://www.apkmirror.com/ It offers versions for older android installs as well
@heretical_i Most of the apps are unusable without google play services. Android users are jumping through hoops to get either these or microG running on their Android variant and it scares the hell out of people while everyone can use a web browser.
And then there's people (like me) that run neither Android nor iOS on their phones or folks that don't have a smartphone.
It shouldn't be hit or miss like that for users to avoid the duopoly.
But thanks for mentioning it!
@agx I have few probs with a beat up kindle fire. The subscription ones won't run without playstore and the ones that use Google to login can often ve circumvented. Tk nake my paid-monthly-at-playstore Feedly allow access I simply contacted support and made arrangements to pay directly. My paid-for audio editing app won't work b/c no alternative to Playstore-pay, graphics inadequate, and probably won't find the audio card, but dunno b/c the app never gets past boot.