With the advent of Google’s draconian business decisions, do we have alternatives?
The entire reason I use an android phone is that it’s just like a little computer where I can decide how it’s used. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with other options.
I remember the PSP with its 3g modem that was a fun novelty. Are there any modern devices like the OpenPandora that could be suitable?
Most of my paid apps are through alternative markets so I’m fairly sure with some effort I could get them running on a Linux device.
I thought about using a laptop but it wouldn’t have the same convenience to answer calls asap from my pocket. I’m also unsure if it’s possible to use tools like Google maps to navigate.
My apologies if this isn’t the appropriate community. I’m hoping that because this likely affects everyone here it’s the right place for this discussion. Thanks for reaching the end 💜
As in ready to go phones? Not really no. There are Linux phones like the pine phone, but they are not really ready for prime time in any way.
sailfish os says its Linux based and supports android abi 33, but they’re Europe only. I’ve not heard much about them other than they support old Sony Xperia phones so can’t really comment if they’re more usable than the pinephone.