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Is this level of device ownership actually desirable by EU powers? Replaceable batteries enable all consumers, device rooting only a very small subset. I would
by hsbauauvhabzb 8mo ago
Is this level of device ownership actually desirable by EU powers? Replaceable batteries enable all consumers, device rooting only a very small subset.
I would fly to Europe to buy my next phone if it ever happens though.
- gzread 8mo agoDevice rooting isn't only of interest to developers. It also allows anyone to bypass the arbitrary rules set by Apple/Google on what software you can run. That's of interest to the whole population, even those who only use the app stores because it increases competition with the app stores.
- hsbauauvhabzb 8mo agoThat’s not what I asked. I asked if it was valuable to the EU powers.
- noosphr 8mo agoUs hardware EU software is an excellent stop gap until full digital autonomy.