Google has recently implemented new restrictions on sideloading Android apps, citing growing security concerns. Critics argue that while these measures may reduce malicious activity, they also further consolidate Google’s monopolistic grip over app distribution—restricting user freedom, innovation, and competition. A Secure, Private Alternative: Purism’s PureOS, Secure Apps, and Librem PhonesIn response to the increasing surveillance, manipulation, and corporate overreach embedded in mainstream mobile ecosystems, Purism offers a privacy-respecting solution. With no forced reliance on corporate app stores or intrusive APIs, Purism’s ecosystem restores control to the user while ensuring high levels of security and transparency. As Google further locks down Android and Big Tech doubles down on user exploitation, Purism stands as a beacon for those seeking ethical, secure, and open alternatives in the mobile computing space.