AntennaPod

So it’s just another search engine option, they probably get money for that too. No big deal for me, I don’t have to use it if I don’t want to.

How do you get updates when installing via adb?

Do not buy the iPhone, your penis will shrink.

Is it safe to say that Google gets away with that sideloading restrictions? Will the EU have a word here or can they just decide it like that?

Look and feelwise it is basically stock android but with extra privacy and security features added. You can go completely google free or install their services in a sanbox with no special privileges. What are you using right now? And what is your goal?