“Google wanted that”: Nextcloud decries Android permissions as “gatekeeping”

Nextcloud faces backlash from Google over Android app restrictions. Since mid-2024, Google's Android app has limited file uploads beyond media files, prompting Nextcloud to claim frustration and stating it has read and write access since its first release but faced "refusal" for additional features. While Nextcloud acknowledges user irritation, Google has emphasized privacy concerns, preventing changes without compromising security.