The Gab phone will really just be an OS. They aren’t making hardware. The Gab OS will be Android based, but with all the Google tech stripped out. Like a bare bones Android with some custom Gab-themed UX. They may end up selling pre-loaded phones, but they will be your standard Samsungs, Motorolas and other Android compatible models.
I’m a huge fan of Gab.. And I will be lined up to get this new OS as soon as they release it. But I also try to help them manage expectations where I can. If everyone is expecting them to release all new hardware and they don’t, that could potentially be a let-down that hurts their reputation. Especially when people see that it’s Android based and assume that means it’s a Google phone... I try to explain things like this when I see the opportunity so people will know what to expect.
I never saw anything outside the initial video announcement. Did they say it was just an OS? From the look of the video it seemed like an entirely new phone
The phone thing is by far the biggest challenge on this list. There could be a whole nother thread dedicated to how to pull that off.
I mean if you really think about it, the only reason you'd need a Apple/Google phone is for the support for all the apps and games. A Linux phone will run calls/SMS/web browser just fine, and GPS will still work for maps and navigation.
Do what I'm doing. I'm deep sixing my iPhone, replacing it with a Punkt phone, and buying a tablet for home use. You keep in line with tech trends without carrying around tracking device.
Also: cellphone goes in a Faraday Bag when not in use.
Gab's is GrapheneOS or CalyxOS, and you can get a Pixel 3a and rom it yourself right now. As far as actual use goes, it will be FAR more usable than the Librem. I did it with a Pixel.
The Librem is a computer in the size of a phone, only useful for Linux nerds like myself - and even then... not very. May as well get the cheaper PinePhone devkits.
As far as physical switches, that's good, but a faraday sleeve should suffice.
Edit: I'll be making howto's for all this alt-tech stuff soon on www.conservativehomepage.com - my day job is that website, with a side of IT edu for seniors. I should be able to educate some pedes :)
Graphene is VERY usable. You can even anonymously get things from the Play store for the apps you have to have. Highly recommend this for anyone wanting to free themselves from Google.
As someone whose rooted phones for a decade, this is the smart answer. OR a One Plus phone, because they support nearly all their current and old phones back a couple years. I would honestly suggest the Nord N10 5G as their latest cheaper phone of the 2020's or the 8T/Plus/Pro for a flagship. They're all root-able, and XDA supports the latest android OS with nightlies.
I've been hesitant to screw around with my main phone since I need it to earn my paycheck. Maybe I will buy a phone to root and try AOSP.
(I was going to root a Kindle not long ago, but I found Fire Toolbox and I stripped the Kindle down to look like just plain android with the launcher and apps I want.)
This!! Local farming is the best way to support local communities and reduce the oil footprint that comes along with transporting your food a great distance.
In Conservative speak, less middle East in your food!
I've begun migrating from Gmail to ProtonMail and it feels amazing to unsubscribe from email subscriptions and cleaning out your old folders. Clean and lean for my email all the way from now on.
Cancel bullshit email subscriptions. Don’t let them spam their shit into your life.
Also, Gab is going to make a phone, hold off on phone purchases until we get one that does what we want.
Buy from local farms.
The Gab phone will really just be an OS. They aren’t making hardware. The Gab OS will be Android based, but with all the Google tech stripped out. Like a bare bones Android with some custom Gab-themed UX. They may end up selling pre-loaded phones, but they will be your standard Samsungs, Motorolas and other Android compatible models.
I’m aware.
I’m a huge fan of Gab.. And I will be lined up to get this new OS as soon as they release it. But I also try to help them manage expectations where I can. If everyone is expecting them to release all new hardware and they don’t, that could potentially be a let-down that hurts their reputation. Especially when people see that it’s Android based and assume that means it’s a Google phone... I try to explain things like this when I see the opportunity so people will know what to expect.
I never saw anything outside the initial video announcement. Did they say it was just an OS? From the look of the video it seemed like an entirely new phone
thank you, i appreciate the info!
The phone thing is by far the biggest challenge on this list. There could be a whole nother thread dedicated to how to pull that off. I mean if you really think about it, the only reason you'd need a Apple/Google phone is for the support for all the apps and games. A Linux phone will run calls/SMS/web browser just fine, and GPS will still work for maps and navigation.
GPS receiver? What about maps data and navigation? Garmin gets maps from Here (msft) and, probably, they are also woke.
That's what I'm saying. GPS will run just fine. I'm sure there are open source/non-woke maps out there.
Who cares about a devoted GPS receiver? All it does is track when you ask it to. Your phone is tracking you all the time.
Do what I'm doing. I'm deep sixing my iPhone, replacing it with a Punkt phone, and buying a tablet for home use. You keep in line with tech trends without carrying around tracking device.
Also: cellphone goes in a Faraday Bag when not in use.
Gab's is GrapheneOS or CalyxOS, and you can get a Pixel 3a and rom it yourself right now. As far as actual use goes, it will be FAR more usable than the Librem. I did it with a Pixel.
The Librem is a computer in the size of a phone, only useful for Linux nerds like myself - and even then... not very. May as well get the cheaper PinePhone devkits.
As far as physical switches, that's good, but a faraday sleeve should suffice.
Edit: I'll be making howto's for all this alt-tech stuff soon on www.conservativehomepage.com - my day job is that website, with a side of IT edu for seniors. I should be able to educate some pedes :)
Graphene is VERY usable. You can even anonymously get things from the Play store for the apps you have to have. Highly recommend this for anyone wanting to free themselves from Google.
Maybe just put AOSP to Google Pixel 4a then?
As someone whose rooted phones for a decade, this is the smart answer. OR a One Plus phone, because they support nearly all their current and old phones back a couple years. I would honestly suggest the Nord N10 5G as their latest cheaper phone of the 2020's or the 8T/Plus/Pro for a flagship. They're all root-able, and XDA supports the latest android OS with nightlies.
That is a good idea!
I've been hesitant to screw around with my main phone since I need it to earn my paycheck. Maybe I will buy a phone to root and try AOSP.
(I was going to root a Kindle not long ago, but I found Fire Toolbox and I stripped the Kindle down to look like just plain android with the launcher and apps I want.)
$2K for a phone is not an easy decision, especially for a TFT display and 32GB flash.
Why not just go for LineageOS at that point with a rootable phone like Oneplus?
In Wales, policed harassed people for using a vending machine at farm to safely get milk and told them go to the big box store (Tesco).
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/anger-police-disperse-families-buying-19684617
This!! Local farming is the best way to support local communities and reduce the oil footprint that comes along with transporting your food a great distance.
In Conservative speak, less middle East in your food!
Be old school, buy a Nokia feature phone for $50
Underrated.
I've begun migrating from Gmail to ProtonMail and it feels amazing to unsubscribe from email subscriptions and cleaning out your old folders. Clean and lean for my email all the way from now on.