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Linux phones are entirely impractical for most people. I live in India, and there are several apps I need to use to access government services that only work on
by GeneralMaximus 5y ago
Linux phones are entirely impractical for most people. I live in India, and there are several apps I need to use to access government services that only work on iOS and Android. Some services aren't even available over the Web.
We're at a point where any successful mobile OS will at least need to support running Android apps, preferably directly from the Play Store. I suspect this is one of the reasons Microsoft is adding Android support to Windows 11.
I like the idea of an entirely FOSS phone, but sadly that ship sailed years ago.
- ajvs 5y agoWaydroid allows Linux devices to run Android apps when needed, which also can help bridge the gap in usability until mobile Linux distros are competitive with Android.
- 3np 5y agoOne option would be to keep an iPhone or Android strictly for such apps but keep your personal browsing/email/IM/etc off it.
- Shorel 5y agoIf you want some anonymity, you can't just have a single phone and expect it can do everything. You need separated devices, and do the anonymous stuff in the most private one. It is the same principle as having separate machines for work and personal stuff. Yes, it is "impractical". That's unavoidable. Let's keep the conversation on what can be done, not some theoretical perfect device no one will ever make.
- fsflover 5y ago> It is the same principle as having separate machines for work and personal stuff. Fortunately, for normal computers it's not necessary, because we have Qubes OS for that: https://qubes-os.org https://qubes-os.org