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The privacy-focused Brave browser has surpassed 101 million monthly active users, marking explosive growth driven by EU regulations and user demand for ad-free browsing. Its independent search engine now handles 1.6 billion monthly queries, while AI features generate 15 million daily answers.

An F-Droid representative's firsthand account reveals how Apple and Google deploy legal maneuvering, calculated ignorance, and astroturfing to undermine EU antitrust regulations. Despite some DMA wins for third-party stores, gatekeepers are tightening control through AOSP restrictions and developer verification schemes.

Developer Riley Testut has launched AltStore PAL, an Apple-approved alternative app marketplace in the EU, offering a decentralized model for indie developers. Built around open-source principles and Patreon integration, it bypasses App Store restrictions to enable previously banned apps like emulators and clipboard managers.