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mesa@piefed.social to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

The Browser Wasn’t Enough, Google Wants To Control All Your Software

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The Browser Wasn’t Enough, Google Wants To Control All Your Software

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mesa@piefed.social to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago
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A few days ago we brought you word that Google was looking to crack down on “sideloaded” Android applications. That is, software packages installed from outside of the mobile operating …
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    What kind of phone?

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      I want to know, too. I got a Samsung s23 when my last phone suddenly died and I only then realized thar it wasn’t compatible.

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        The joke is that GrapheneOS only works on Google Pixel phones.

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          Fuck Google!

          Gives Google $900

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            I spent a mere $500 for my Pixel 9a. Most expensive phone I’ve ever owned. But at least I can send a text message from inside my house and make phones from out in my yard now.

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            Eh, I got a used Pixel 8 for $350 or so, and it works great with GrapheneOS.

            My gold standard is a proper Linux phone, but those aren’t reliable enough yet, so using Google’s phone is the next best option.

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          I noticed that, and they are expensive.

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            Bought a Pixel 7a new below 350 EUR last december. Buying used is also an option.

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              That is reasonably priced. I have another year on my current phone before it is paid off. I armored it up like there is no tomorrow so it should last without a breakage.

              I had a problem for years of buying cases and tempered glass for my phone since I had a phone break BECAUSE of those things.

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      Pixel 6

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