I recently posted a comment [0] critical of Bose for needing an app, and it's nice to see that Bose decided to take a much better approach to end-of-life.

[0]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45373200

Does it though? I'm using my QC on my phone without any app, just BT. Sure I can't adjust all settings but enough to be usable.

Also FWIW first step for QC35 support on https://gadgetbridge.org/gadgets/headphones/bose/?h=bose which is IMHO the way to go.