With my phone I won’t accept any more updates, at least the ones I can resist, and I’ll switch to Android when there’s no other option. CSAM is a line crossed too far and I feel like Apple is telling me I’m just not holding it right again, and that makes me unhappy.
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#12I'm looking for an alternative Android phone mostly because I'm annoyed by the lack of control over the computer I use the most. Any suggestions?
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#13I ditched my last Apple products in 2013 due to lack of control. I daily drive Linux (Fedora 34) on desktop and Android on my phone (Pixel 4). I use Plex and a home server to control my media.
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#14I think you need an "Ask HN" in the title.
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#15I'm questioning whether I even need a phone at all so I'm considering making the switch to... a landline. I think I can give it a try for a month and see how it goes.
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#16Honestly I'm planning on moving FROM android TO Apple...
I feel like that's still more secure than the other options / effort involved. I still think privacy wise Apple is the better play vs all non custom alternatives.
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#17Main reason I'm using apple devices is for their quick security updates. I don't trust Samsung phone because they even run ads on $1500 phone. I am thinking to go with Pixel phone.
Yeah I am considering switching to an iPhone.
A big kicker was opening the default Weather app on my Samsung Galaxy S9 and seeing an inappropriate ad that took up 1/3 of the screen. Absolutely shameful that they would be so desperate for cash to include such ad space in their flagship phone.
Although the recent news about Apple has me questioning the switch...
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#18I’ve been working on my pinephone. But it’s really underpowered imo.
I’m considering a Librem 5. Which has more cpu power and battery.
The appeal to me is really getting off any major tech platform. Further, you can disconnect the components via switches — iE unplug the microphone. That being said, I can’t even use Signal on them without some major configurations.
https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=13728
I have also considered the “freedom phone”. But my understand is it’s just Graphene + process isolation on a slightly modified hardware. Until it’s heavily vetted I wouldn’t use it though.
And ugh yeah, that’s about it.
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#19I've been using CalyxOS on a Pixel 4a 5G for like 4 months now and love it. Came from another stock Android phone though, not iOS. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask!
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#20For those studying MacBook alternatives, I think the most underrated “serious” notebook computer in the world is the Panasonic Letsnote SX/SV.
Matte screen that actually works outdoors, removable long-life battery, unassuming vintage design (“let’s not rob that guy, he can’t even afford a new computer”). I haven’t investigated the Linuxability of this thing yet, but it’s super-light and impressive as a mosh terminal (especially with built-in 4G LTE!). Tough magnesium body, super comfy keyboard that’s easy to swap out if you beat it up. Made in Japan!
I have a fully loaded MacBook Pro, and couldn’t imagine doing design work on anything else, but I somehow end up getting lots of work done on the Letsnote. It’s at a point where I don’t think I’ll be excited about the long-awaited new 14-inch MacBook Pro, as I doubt it’ll have a matte screen and a durable exterior (and, I much prefer to look like a sad worker stuck with a dorky computer from 2006, than a moneyed tech guy).