Drew DeVault • 4/2/2019

NewPipe represents the best of FOSS

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This article analyzes NewPipe, a free and open-source Android app for YouTube, as a case study in the benefits of FOSS. It details how NewPipe surpasses the official YouTube app with features like no ads, background playback, offline downloads, and strong privacy protections, arguing it empowers users instead of exploiting them for data or revenue.

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