"Google wanted that": Nextcloud decries Android permissions as "gatekeeping"

a year ago

Nextcloud is a self-hosted cloud platform aiming to replace services like Google Workspace with features like video chat, file storage, and collaborative editing.
Since mid-2024, Google has allegedly blocked Nextcloud's Android app from uploading non-media files, limiting its functionality.
Nextcloud claims it had full file access since its first Android app but was suddenly denied in September 2024 without clear reasons.
Google's responses to Nextcloud's appeals have been described as unhelpful, with repetitive or generic replies.
The situation highlights concerns over user control and privacy in modern computing ecosystems.

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