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> There's no reason a competitive Linux-based smartphone can't exist There is; it's the "phone" part of "smartphone". Being a phone makes the device subject to
by cesarb 1y ago
> There's no reason a competitive Linux-based smartphone can't exist
There is; it's the "phone" part of "smartphone". Being a phone makes the device subject to a lot more requirements (for an obvious example, emergency dialing must always be available and work, and at the same time the phone must never accidentally dial the emergency number).
In my country, only cell phones certified by the government telecommunications agency (Anatel) can be imported, so I can't for instance go to the Jolla or PinePhone store and buy a Linux-based smartphone; if I tried, it would be sent back the moment the package entered the country. (See https://www.gov.br/anatel/pt-br/regulado/certificacao-de-produtos/orientacoes-para-aquisicao-de-aparelhos-celulares https://www.gov.br/anatel/pt-br/regulado/certificacao-de-pro... for details.)
- nicce 1y ago> There is; it's the "phone" part of "smartphone". Being a phone makes the device subject to a lot more requirements (for an obvious example, emergency dialing must always be available and work, and at the same time the phone must never accidentally dial the emergency number). Funnily, Google is one the few phone manufacturers who can’t make emergency calls to work. (e.g. search Pixel problems)
- creshal 1y ago> for an obvious example, emergency dialing must always be available and work, and at the same time the phone must never accidentally dial the emergency number Why are Pixel phones allowed to be sold then? Google broke emergency calling on a least three different models, and at least once across models.
- gck1 1y agoBecause these regulations rarely do what is written. They just lock the gates for anyone who hasn't got enough cash that says "yes we're compliant"