Comment by baranul

This is on point and it's sickening what Google is allowed to get away with. Even with the recent crackdowns on Google by various governments, they are steadily locking down Android, so even if you paid for your phone, whatever apps that you want to put on it will need their seal of approval.

The excuse of "security" or "it's for the children" is complete BS, because it's about "them" having unwanted and total control.