> if only people knew what they were giving up by using closed sourced mobile devices they would all be using PinePhones not what I'm saying. It's not about cl

> if only people knew what they were giving up by using closed sourced mobile devices they would all be using PinePhones not what I'm saying. It's not about closed vs open source but closed vs open platforms. I think if people understood the real level of control Apple actually has over their lives by completely controlling every bit of software their phone is allowed to execute .... at least some of them would probably look to at least keep their options open. Of course, as long as Apple behaves benevolently, nobody will really notice this. But being a corporation controlled by money and shareholders, even if staying benevolent is a promise Apple wants to make it actually isn't one they can guarantee to keep.