New blog post: "Liberux Nexx: An interview with Liberux about their made-in-EU OSHW Linux Phone" linmob.net/liberux-nexx-an-i… #LinuxPhones #LinuxMobile #LinuxOnMobile #MobileLinux #GNOMEonMobile #OSHW #madeInEU

I started with Windows at 3.1 and still use it nowadays because sometimes I’m forced to. I had Android low-level phones and high-level phones. I had a Windows phone, Lumia cheap and Lumia high-end. I started with Linux in 2007/2008 and use it nowadays because I love it. (I use Arch, by the way) [but not only Arch, tbf]. Since I bought my first iMac and iPhone, something has changed. I now have something “close” to the Linux experience with a “working UI.” Whenever I tried to switch my phone, the next had to be an iPhone because nothing was worth my time. I was in love with Windows Tile UI on my Lumia. I was in love with the Blackberry message system. I even had a Palm Zire 71 (note that I’m 41y old, but probably you got it at win 3.1). Worth mention all the Nokia I had. The point is that I needed something that works out of the box. I wanted a product, not a project. With anything but Apple devices, I had to spend too much time customising things, removing bloat, or finding workarounds. Lately, Windows become the worst, I PAY for a license and what do I get? ADS, unwanted/unneeded preinstalled stuff. So your “fresh start” requires you to clinically remove stuff risking to “hurt” the OS deleting the wrong thing. With Apple? Yes, I need to install Homebrew but the only regrets I had with the iPhone was the time I tried to root it, never worth it. The only moment I was close to buy a Chromebook I found out that was cheaper to buy the M1 Air, as it had more disk. It is closed? Yes. Are you forced to customize it? No, but you can. It just works out of the box? Yes. Also, I can use Qemu to emulate whatever I want, MacOs included, something I can't do otherwise. I got what you mean by “not use samsung”, Wife has a Huawei, we upgraded to a Pixel 7a but she is not happy at all. Honestly I have hope in LinuxPhones for the Arch vibes and in NothingPhones, but Android is my primary issue. Let me close this saying that I don’t like what I saw yesterday with the new UI from Apple, but I also know that a beta is a beta, we will see the real upgrade once shipped. Frankly, said what I said, I’ll not switch back to bloatware and hell because of a UI.

Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (43/2024): Go and install #MobileNixOS or Android 15 (#GlodDoid) on your #PinePhone ! linmob.net/weekly-update-43-… #LinuxMobile #Librem5 #LinuxPhones #Linux #SailfishOS #JollaC2 #UbuntuTouch #Phosh #RISCV #postmarketOS

#Jolla Community Phone / C2: just announced on stream (youtube.com/watch?v=1nEC3sVE…). No info on SoC, shipping with Sailfish OS 5. #SailfishOS #LinuxPhones #LinuxMobile

@linuxphones I’m interested in linux phones. I don’t know much about them though. I also have a limit to what I can spend on one. I just love the privacy of them.

THREAD: PAGE 1/2 Enhancing Privacy and Combatting Censorship with Theta Network and Linux-Based Cell Phones Abstract: In today's digital landscape, privacy and freedom of speech are increasingly challenged by centralized communication platforms. The need for decentralized, secure alternatives is becoming more critical. This article explores how Theta Network can be harnessed to enable decentralized peer-to-peer communication that protects privacy and resists censorship. We also discuss the integration of Linux-based cell phones, free from Google and Apple's market research spying, to provide portable and encrypted communication solutions. Introduction Digital communication is integral to modern society, but it also presents significant challenges to individual privacy and free speech. Centralized platforms often have the power to monitor, censor, and exploit users' data. Consequently, there is a growing demand for decentralized and secure communication systems that respect user privacy and enable freedom of speech. This article investigates how Theta Network, a decentralized video streaming platform, can be utilized for this purpose and how Linux-based cell phones can be integrated for portable and private communication. Theta Network: A Foundation for Decentralized Communication Theta Network offers a unique opportunity to create a decentralized communication system that prioritizes privacy and combats censorship. Key features of Theta Network that make it an appropriate platform for secure peer-to-peer communication include: a. #Decentralized, secure, and scalable blockchain infrastructure b. End-to-end #encryption capabilities for secure data transmission c. A native cryptocurrency (Theta Fuel) to incentivize network participation and growth Facilitating Private and #Censorship-Resistant #Communication By leveraging Theta Network's decentralized infrastructure, a communication system can be developed that protects user privacy and resists censorship through several mechanisms: a. Peer-to-peer connections: Direct connections between users eliminate the need for centralized servers, minimizing the risk of data breaches, surveillance, and censorship. b. Data encryption: End-to-end encryption ensures that only intended recipients can access the content of messages, protecting user privacy and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information. c. Incentivizing network growth: By offering rewards in the form of Theta Fuel, the network can attract more participants, creating a robust and diverse ecosystem that is resistant to censorship attempts. Integrating #Linux-Based #CellPhones for Portable and Private Communication Linux-based cell phones, free from the control of #Google and #Apple's market research spying, can be a valuable addition to this decentralized communication system. These devices offer several benefits for enhancing privacy and encryption: a. Open-source software: Linux-based cell phones operate on open-source software, enabling users to review, modify, and customize their devices for maximum privacy and security. b. No market research spying: Free from Google and Apple's data collection practices, Linux-based cell phones provide a safer environment for users concerned about their privacy. c. Seamless integration with #ThetaNetwork: Linux-based cell phones can be linked to the Theta Network communication system, allowing for portable, encrypted communication that respects user privacy. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2, IN A REPLY @Theta_Network @Linux @PrivacyMatters @DecentralizeWeb @PrivacyToday @CensorshipNoMore @OpenSourceWay @Cryptocurrency @BlockchainTech_ @FreedomOfSpeech @CellPhoneSecure @LinuxSmartphone @UncensoredComm @P2P_Community @Theta_Fans @LinuxPhones @PrivacyAware @AntiCensorship_ @BlockchainPrivacy @DecentralizedComms @SecureCommNews $THETA $TFUEL #tech #investment #investments

Yo dawg, heard you liked #linuxphones. All three devices running current #maemoleste versions now (the n900 still was on maemo5 here though).

Weekly GNU-like Mobile Linux Update (38/2022): GNOME 43, Waydroid progress on PinePhone Pro and tow-boot updates via fwupd linmob.net/weekly-update-38-… #LinuxMobile #PinePhone #Librem5 #LinuxPhones

doing some displayport alt mode hacking on SDM845 for the @shiftphones shift6mq, come hang out and talk about #linuxphones :D youtu.be/hQONrDrgXPk

Please read this thread. And maybe, not just read it. Thank you! #LinuxPhoneApps #PinePhone #Librem5 #LinuxPhones

I've decided to finish the Weekly #LinuxPhones Update 20 tomorrow evening and use my currently working brain for more than the copy paste festivity that creating "the Update" is. I think I might move it to mondays for the next few weeks at least, but ...

After having published the last Weekly Update on linux phones on monday, this weeks won't be out today - it will be out on one of the next days (definitely before tuesday, I promise) :) #PinePhone #Librem5 #LinuxPhones

Weekly #LinuxPhone Update (18/2022): #Bluetooth Telephony with #LinuxPhones, #Sxmo 1.9.0 and much more! linmob.net/weekly-update-18-… #PinePhone #Librem5

This weeks #WeeklyUpdate on #LinuxPhones is going to be a few hours late and will be out some time tomorrow. If you've come across something that must be included, please get in touch :D

Weekly #LinuxPhones Update (14/2022): #Maui Shell Alpha, #Mobian goes Tow-Boot, Suspend on #Librem5 and #AVMultiPhone is back! linmob.net/weekly-update-14-… #PinePhone #PinePhonePro #UbuntuTouch

Quite a few of these also work on #LinuxPhones and are listed on linuxphoneapps.org/apps

Weekly #LinuxPhones Update (13/2022): SailfishOS 4.4, phoc 0.13.1, JumpDrive but implemented in Go and lots of PinePhone Pro videos! linmob.net/weekly-update-13-… #pinephone #librem5 #linuxphoneapps

Weekly #LinuxPhones Update (12/2022): #GNOME 42, #Phosh 0.17.0, #Phoc 0.13.0, #Mepo 0.4 and #Capyloon on Linux Phones! linmob.net/weekly-update-12-… Featuring some #PinePhone gaming #PinePhonePro #towboot praise, #Librem5 impressions and a lot more.

I am saddened to announce that Weekly #LinuxPhones Update 12/2022 is going to be out sometime tomorrow instead of tonight – I am just too tired 🥱

While all the new apps with libadwaita are great, and porting to GTK4/libadwaita of existing apps often means that they become convergent and work on #LinuxPhones, I share Martijns opinion on flat design.