How to De-Google Your Life

"How to Quit Google" article on Lifehacker

"How to Switch to DuckDuckGo - a Free, Private Search Engine" article on HowToGeek

Kagi - subscription-based search engine with no ads or tracking

Firefox - browser

DuckDuckGo - browser

Mailfence - email, calendar, cloud storage/file sharing (Android and iOS)

Tuta - email and calendar (Android and iOS)

Quik SMS: open-source texting/SMS app for Android

Textra SMS - texting/SMS app for Android

Signal Messenger - encrypted messaging and group chats (Android and iOS)

Briar - Encrypted messaging app can sync via Bluetooth or WiFi if Internet is down. Messages stay on your device. Open source.

Fantastical - calendar app for iPhone, Windows and Mac (can be used on Android via third-party installation)

Etar - open-source calendar for Android

EteSync - encrypted sync for calendar, tasks, and contacts for Android and iPhone (can connect to Windows, Mac, and Linux with DAV bridge)

Cozy Cloud - cloud storage and file sharing

pCloud - cloud storage and file sharing

Sync - cloud storage and file sharing

Magic Earth - free navigation and maps for Android and iPhone

OsmAnd - offline maps and navigation

Organic Maps - offline hike, bike, trails and navigation

Secure Camera - basic camera alternative by GrapheneOS

Open Camera - more advanced open-source camera alternative

Pixtica - camera, gallery, and basic photo editor for Android

Ente - photo gallery and cloud storage for Android, iOS, Windows, Mac & Linux

Fossify - free and open-source photo gallery, calendar, messaging, and contacts and file manager for Android

Photopea - photo editor (works in-browser on any device)

LibreTranslate - free and open-source translation (alternative to Google Translate)

DeepL Translate - alternative to Google Translate for Android and iOS

Kagi Translate - translation without tracking

Your Weather App Is Spying on You, Here's What to Do

Hello Weather - weather app for Android & iOS

Carrot - weather app for Android & iOS

Drip - period tracking app for Android & iOS (data stays on your device)

Gadgetbridge - free and open-source Android app that allows you to pair and manage smart watches, bands, etc. without using the gadget's proprietary app.

WHOOP - fitness trackers

Oura Ring - fitness tracker

Withings - hybrid smartwatches and activity trackers

Aurora Store - free and open-source Android app repository (alternative to Google Play Store)

F-Droid - free and open-source Android app repository (alternative to Play Store)

iodéOS - Android-compatible mobile operating system

GrapheneOS - Android-compatible mobile OS (only works on Pixel phones)

Comparison of Android-based operating systems (alternatives to stock Android OS)

Privacy Guides - recommendations for ad-free privacy tools and services and safer, more secure alternatives

Fairphone - more ethical, repairable smartphone