400
submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago

Alternatively:

  • Install GrapheneOS
  • Never concern yourself with invasive software again

I've never even seen Gemini on my phone.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

Do I:

  • Run a few commands to disable one app and keep my phone intact

OR

  • Install a whole new OS to avoid one dumb AI app, and the OS only works with Pixel phones (which isn't even my phone as I actively avoid touching anything Google in the first place)...

A tricky decision, indeed.

[-] [email protected] 0 points 6 days ago

If it were about one app, and you could do that, I would be inclined to agree. But it's not and you can't. It's about new bullshit constantly being shoved down your throat.

[-] [email protected] 13 points 1 week ago

So are we just casually mentioning Graphene in every Android article like Linux is mentioned in every Windows article? How many new phones actually support Graphene?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

To be fair, the article itself recommends it.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

Fair enough. Unfortunately, that only covers around 5% of Android users in the US.

[-] [email protected] 8 points 6 days ago

The circlejerk around Graphene is insane, it wouldn't be as bad if it wasn't literally only supported by Pixel phones that have 2% marketshare

[-] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago

isnt it only for pixels.

[-] [email protected] -4 points 1 week ago

Pretty much. For all the same reasons. Both of them solve all sorts of problems.

[-] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

None of my work apps nor my banks app are compatible with Graphene. We need legislation at this point.

[-] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

Yeah. If you never install software that is.

A C64 doesn't run invasive software either.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

Yes. A GrapheneOS device and a Commodore 64 are basically the same thing.

[-] [email protected] -3 points 1 week ago

GrapheneOS without any invasive apps is really bare-bones and limited, that's what I wanted to say using hyperbole, but I guess figures of speech are too advanced for some people.

this post was submitted on 11 Jul 2025
400 points (97.4% liked)

Technology

72957 readers
2723 users here now

This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.


Our Rules


  1. Follow the lemmy.world rules.
  2. Only tech related news or articles.
  3. Be excellent to each other!
  4. Mod approved content bots can post up to 10 articles per day.
  5. Threads asking for personal tech support may be deleted.
  6. Politics threads may be removed.
  7. No memes allowed as posts, OK to post as comments.
  8. Only approved bots from the list below, this includes using AI responses and summaries. To ask if your bot can be added please contact a mod.
  9. Check for duplicates before posting, duplicates may be removed
  10. Accounts 7 days and younger will have their posts automatically removed.

Approved Bots


founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS