Comment on Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel

nebulaone@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Same. I don’t care about the camera or AI features, the speakers could be louder, and a few other nitpicks, but it supports GrapheneOS, has a long SW support cycle, and has some great security hardware, so I bought one. I actually kind of prefer my older, crappy Moto phone in some ways, but I’m unwilling to use an insecure device, and ROMs aren’t supported (well, I guess I could sign an abusive agreement).

  So yeah, Pixel wins for me because of GOS and longer SW support. That’s honestly it.

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  • Moah@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    You could try the fairphone

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    • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I could, but I’m in the US, and only the Fairphone 4 seems to be available, and that has limited updates left. I’m also not sold on /e/OS, but it’s probably fine.

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      • Krzd@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Fairphone can run GOS just fine btw. eOS is just also “approved” by fairphone themselves

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      • kelargo@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        I’m in the US. I bought the fairphone 5 and it works fine with Mint Mobile, T-Mobile mvno. I got it to replace my LG V20. Both have replaceable batteries.

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• Moah@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Could give the fairphone a try

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  • nebulaone@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Too expensive for the hardware provided in my opinion.

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    • Krzd@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      You definitely pay a premium for repairability and ethics, but IMO it’s worth it. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

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      • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        For many, but I already know how to fix my phones and have all the equipment to do it. Plus, re0airabilith is slowly starting to leech back into the market by means of being forced into it by the government.

        Personally, I just want my damned microsd card slots back. I’ve been a samsung note fan for ages because I like the s pen. I’m currently using the last one made with a card slot. The n 20 ultra.

        HTC just came back from the android grave and released a nice mid tier phone with a headphone jack and an SD card slot for just $600, but im not ready to give up my s-pen yet. My phone will still be plenty good for the next couple of years, and I’m hoping a company like HTC makes a successful comeback with card slots. I’m more willing to give up my s pen than give up my storage slot.

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      • nebulaone@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        True, if I had the money to spare I’d definitely consider it. I could only afford to buy my current phone pre-owned as well.

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