Degoogle + BuyFromEU + Privacy: I’d like to share about my smartphone apps replacement journey:

WhatsApp -> Olvid

Gmail -> Mailo

Reddit -> Lemmy

Play store -> Aurora store (no account needed)

Google (browser and search engine) -> Qwant

Google maps -> Here Wego

Gboard -> Heliboard

All trails -> Komoot

ChatGPT -> LeChat

Any recommendation to replace the following?

  • Google Drive,
  • Google photo,
  • Apple wallet (I’d like an alternative to pay with my phone)
  • Wrongdoer1@lemm.eeOP
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    1 day ago

    Thanks for mentionning, you’re xompletely righ although that is a bit extreme for most people caring for their privacy but not to that extant.

    As an alternative I block these stock apps for sending out my data using Rethink DNS.

    • Venus_Ziegenfalle@feddit.orgEnglish
      2·
      1 day ago

      It takes a bit of effort if you’ve never done it but it’s actually quite straightforward. Canta works without rooting your phone so it’s literally just those few steps I mentioned. But ultimately you’re right. Every step away from google is a step in the right direction and the best thing is to just start somewhere.