The fact that you can load anything outside App store means a lot for advanced users. And I am not talking from OSS perspective.
Besides, where have you seen OSS services? It doesn't even make sense.
Besides, where have you seen OSS services? It doesn't even make sense.
Also the argument that Android isn't actually OSS argument is dumb. If it was closed source how have other companies forked it and successfully released their own variants? It doesn't make sense.
Google restrict OEMs from forking, is certainly shitty. But its also a smart business tactic and I hope Google gets more restrictive around letting OEMs use their flavor of Android. Since it leads to a more cohesive experience surrounding Android.