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Android and open source are closely intertwined. In fact, most open-source fans I know also use Android. Coincidence? I think not.
One nice thing about Android is that the Google Play Store has lots of open-source software. That's not to say every single open-source title is worth your time and effort, but there are plenty of FOSS apps that are not only worth your time but also some of the best in class.
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I want to introduce you to a few of my favorite Android open-source apps, all of which are available on the Google Play Store. Being on this store is important as I'm not a big fan of side-loading apps.
I know there are plenty of apps available outside of the Google Play Store, but knowing if those apps can be trusted places a bit of a shadow over them. Because of that issue, I recommend apps that are available from the official location.
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With that said, let me introduce you to the open-source Android apps I regularly use.
1. Bitwarden
Of all the password managers on the market, Bitwarden is (by far) the best. Not only is the app open source, but it also includes every feature you could ever need from a password manager, uses industry-leading encryption, allows you to share vault entries safely with others, includes two-factor authentication (so you don't have to depend on yet another app to generate the time-based code), has a great user interface, is easy to use, and the team behind the app listens to users.
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