The hardware of Sony phones has been so attractive over the years. I had the Z3 & XZ1 years ago and they were great.
However, the software is lacking. They don’t commit to long term OS/security updates.
The price is also far too high for just a slab.
This means that there are no ROMs that support recent flagship Sony devices.
Honestly they don’t have to lower the price. If they just opened up the software I would make the jump.
I’m holding onto the OnePlus 7 Pro for dear life because newer devices feel like such a compromise; great hardware and software is locked down to hinder ROM development or great ROM support and weak hardware.
“Only”? the last two releases doesn’t bode well for the next release. And the whole point would be to have flagship specs and custom ROMs. Releases older than two years don’t have flagship specs anymore.
Charred homes and cars dotting this hilltop village surrounded by olive groves are a searing reminder of Palestinians’ vulnerability to rising violence from Israeli settlers....
From a practical sense, they don’t. The IDF has a history of protecting violent settlers who attack Palestinians and will attack those Palestinians if they try to defend themselves.
The US would absolutely not send defensive weapons to Palestinians. The US government is too close to the Israeli government.
Even at this moment the US says they don’t approve of how Israel is waging this war, while they’re using weapons the US sent them…
For at least the last 30 years, the world has been designed around Just in Time manufacturing, which keeps as little raw material in stock as possible.
It seems like the FOSS community is continuing to grow, and FOSS apps keep getting better (Immich reallh blew my mind recently), which is a big win 😎 but there are still many apps I use that I would kill for an open source alternative. I am curious what you guys think? Are there any apps you’d love alternatives for?
I’ve been warming up to switching to GrapheneOS for months. Last month I bought a Pixel 8 (which is the buggiest effing phone I’ve ever owned, good job Google). I’ve just been waiting to have the bandwidth....
I feel a law that would go a long way would be to force companies to release code, drivers, and designs of any product they no longer support. That includes Intellectual Property. If you no longer support a product, then you don’t need the IP used on it.
We either get everything we need to use EOL products however we want, or companies support products much longer to protect their IP.
People throw rumors around that Putin could have material for blackmail on him RE Golden Shower tapes and business dealings with Russian Oligarchs.
Another, simpler theory is that since he also throws compliments toward other Dictators as well as Putin is that he just admires their ability to do what they want.
If you’re only problem with your current phone is the battery, maybe look into replacing the battery.
Either DIY or bring it to a reputable repair shop.
I just replaced the battery of my OnePlus 7 Pro (and a backup OnePlus 7 Pro also) myself. Was a lot easier than I thought and now the battery life is great again.
The SD865 in it is more than capable to tackle anything I do (no heavy gaming or other resource heavy tasks) so instead of spending $800+ on a new phone I spent $25 on a battery.
I’m also running a custom ROM (crDroid) so I don’t have FOMO on the latest software.
Hello, could someone recommended a keyboard for android that is a bit smart in predictive typing? I used to like swiftkeybefore it was bought by microsoft. Not that swiftkey itself was much better but I was not so privy conscious at that time....
Sony Xperia 1 vi presentation slides leaked - MyTechRoundUp (twitter.com)
cross-posted from: lemdro.id/post/8833957...
15 Upcoming Graphically Stunning Single Player Unreal Engine 5 Games (www.youtube.com)
cross-posted from: hexbear.net/post/2505535...
A West Bank village feels helpless after Israeli settlers attack with fire and bullets (apnews.com)
Charred homes and cars dotting this hilltop village surrounded by olive groves are a searing reminder of Palestinians’ vulnerability to rising violence from Israeli settlers....
83% of supply chains fail 24-hour disruption response (www.manilatimes.net)
[Second Wind] A Game Designer Ranks From Software's Healing Systems | Design Delve (www.youtube.com)
What apps would you love to have open-source alternatives for?
It seems like the FOSS community is continuing to grow, and FOSS apps keep getting better (Immich reallh blew my mind recently), which is a big win 😎 but there are still many apps I use that I would kill for an open source alternative. I am curious what you guys think? Are there any apps you’d love alternatives for?
can anyone tell me the justification for putting Samuel Bankman-fried in prison for 25 years but Trump gets a fine? Is it federal vs. state?
Pretty much what the title says. I know he’s a former president and has all of his supporters, but what’s the official reason? Thanks.
I'm deGoogling. What's my new Podcast app?
I’ve been warming up to switching to GrapheneOS for months. Last month I bought a Pixel 8 (which is the buggiest effing phone I’ve ever owned, good job Google). I’ve just been waiting to have the bandwidth....
The World’s E-Waste Has Reached a Crisis Point (www.wired.com)
Linux Mint is Building a New Desktop Chat App (www.omgubuntu.co.uk)
why does trump support putin so much
it seems absurd to me, donald wouldnt be doing this for no reason. is blackmail at play or what???
Are you excited for the S24 announcement? (www.gsmarena.com)
JerryRigEverything - RedMagic 9 Pro Durability Test (m.youtube.com)
Are there any good privacy friendly keyboards for android?
I’ve looked at a few on fdroid and they all seem like they aren’t being maintained anymore....
Alternative Social Media Platforms
hello recently i deleted my facebook and im looking for good decent alternatives for facebook what options are there?
Lawyer guilty of arrogance after ignoring tech support (www.theregister.com)
Smart android keyboard respecting privacy? (lemmy.world)
Hello, could someone recommended a keyboard for android that is a bit smart in predictive typing? I used to like swiftkeybefore it was bought by microsoft. Not that swiftkey itself was much better but I was not so privy conscious at that time....
Signal tests usernames that keep your phone number private (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
FOSS Software I use, proprietary apps alternatives
Hello everyone! This is my list of FOSS software I use 😃...