Private Internet Access now lets you ditch Google as it brings its VPN app to F-Droid
THE SO WHAT
PIA shipping on F-Droid is another data point that privacy-focused users want distribution paths outside Google’s control. If your product has a strong privacy or devops audience, consider alternative app stores and sideload-friendly channels as part of your go-to-market, not an afterthought.
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