For anyone still using Android / Apple you'd be advised to stop. Google just added a program to scan your device for content the government deems unacceptable (my summary not having fully read the story yet): https://www.protectstar.com/en/blog/android-system-safetycore-hidden-installation-and-what-you-should-know
" it’s distributed via Google Play Services or the Play Store in the background, without requiring any additional confirmation from you."
If you need a phone that doesn't ship with Google Play Services, the Play Store, or Android (ie core) I'm still selling at least basic smart phones with LineageOS 22.1. And assuming people remain interested in such phones at some point probably Pixel and/or some other models with GrapheneOS (again).
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2025-02-17 17:49:23
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