Simple Mobile Tools to be bought by ZipoApps
Simple Mobile Tools to be bought by ZipoApps
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Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps? · Issue #241 · SimpleMobileTools/General-Discussion
Confirmation in linked github discussion.
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The f-droid version should be ok for now, but if you installed this from the malware distribution channel aka the Playstore I would recommend to deinstall them before the next update hits.
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You can turn off automatic updates for now, that's what i've done until i have replacements, either forks of these or alternative apps
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One of the big contributors is forking the project.
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New organization at https://github.com/FossifyX, looking at the discussions it looks like it's off to a good start
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Thy for the heads up.
Sad to see it go
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This is some depressing news
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Alternatives list on a Reddit post --
Teddit:
https://teddit.net/r/SimpleMobileTools/comments/18929pq/simplemobiletools_was_sold_alternatives/
Reddit orig:
https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleMobileTools/comments/18929pq/simplemobiletools_was_sold_alternatives/
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:(
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I understand the developer, but the complete lack of communication with the community is appalling. and even the subsequent app updates to ad-supported/tracker-packed versions is just disgusting. i understand why tibbi burned out, but the sale process was handled in extremely poor way
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Being burned out is no excuse to outright betray their users and principles. For the height of irony read this post by them from August...
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"However, we want to assure you that you are not at risk of anything similar with our apps. Instead, we bet on transparency and a fair approach to users ... It is a small one-time fee that will ensure you use our apps forever – with no ads and no access to your data" 😂😐
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The good thing is that unlike the old QuickPic fiasco, here the apps are GPLv3, so these are 100% gonna be forked, still gonna see if i don't keep all the eggs on a single basket
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A fork has already been created by the other developer - https://github.com/FossifyX
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Welp, time to start looking for alternatives...
Can't blame the dev for wanting to cash out on his work, but I am not going to keep using apps that will get ridden with ads and trackers.
YOU Apps are quite good