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0 pointseverdrive3d ago0 comments

It's a small computer that I don't really control with a horrible UI, horrible privacy, and nothing but perverse incentives. ("download the app!")

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pocksuppet3d ago

You need LineageOS or GrapheneOS

fsflover3d ago

Or Mobian, or PureOS, or postmarketOS.

esseph3d ago

Sounds like Windows

xp843d ago

And Mac

Forgeties793d ago

There’s no going back unfortunately. There’s no world where smartphones go away barring a new tech as significant and useful as a smartphone.

fsflover3d ago

Why are you so sure? Have a look at Librem 5 and Pinephone.

Forgeties793d ago

I’m familiar with projects like them. I just don’t think any of them are going to break through in a meaningful way anytime soon, if ever. They have very niche markets. I hope they are always an option though.

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pocksuppet3d ago

You need LineageOS or GrapheneOS

fsflover3d ago

Or Mobian, or PureOS, or postmarketOS.

esseph3d ago

Sounds like Windows

xp843d ago

And Mac

Forgeties793d ago

There’s no going back unfortunately. There’s no world where smartphones go away barring a new tech as significant and useful as a smartphone.

fsflover3d ago

Why are you so sure? Have a look at Librem 5 and Pinephone.

Forgeties793d ago

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