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1. ahmd-sh · 1789760365 · focus · HN ↗

   i despise where Google is going with this. it's a duopoly in the smartphone OS space and we need (for lack of a better analogy, spare the technicals) open-source distros like we have with Linux on desktop.

   Graphene is reaching that status for me every day and i'm looking forward to switching to it as my daily driver.

   1. aftbit · 1789762257 · focus · HN ↗

      Graphene has been my daily driver for the past year or so. The only thing I miss is the ability to do contactless payments. Otherwise, it's been awesome. I don't run any games nor do I care about any of the AI features. YMMV.

      1. dlahoda · 1789763001 · focus · HN ↗

         for some people contactless payments are essential for their lifes

         1. eppp · 1789763312 · focus · HN ↗

            That seems a little excessive.
         2. aftbit · 1789850788 · focus · HN ↗

            Those people will never be able to use Graphene or any other privacy-preserving smartphone. They'll be stuck with Apple or approved Android. At least that's how it looks today.

            Or they can get a Garmin watch with contactless payment, or do what I do - stick a credit card in their phone case.

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