Ilandar

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[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 1 points 2 hours ago

I would probably hold off on buying a phone specifically for the purposes of installing a custom ROM on it, but existing users are fine for now. If you have an older phone that is no longer receiving updates then it is still worth seeing what's out there. Custom ROM installation is generally extremely simple and quick these days so there is little in the way of risk or time commitment.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 3 points 23 hours ago

I can't keep up with all the various instance wars/feuds but they are amusing nonetheless.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 12 points 1 day ago

The average person thinks Hollywood producers = historians.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

and accusations of everyone being a communist / not communist / slightly communist / whatever else seems to get thrown around on Lemmy.

So true lol

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 1 points 1 day ago

The earlier flips were even better in this respect because the outer screen was so small it basically only functioned as a clock and notification panel. It's kind of a shame that style hasn't been retained by at least one manufacturer.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 1 points 1 day ago

It's no different to any other screen in that respect. Just stop dropping your phone, or if you really can't do that use a case and a screen protector.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 1 points 1 day ago

I doubt that, to be honest. People will look for any excuse to avoid spending more on the basis of ethics. The usual one with Fairphone is "well they removed the headphone jack so therefore the entire operation is clearly an advanced greenwashing scheme".

Not to mention the very legitimate excuse that Fairphone is still yet to support many countries outside of Europe. It is too big a risk for many when every generation to date has experienced isolated technical issues that require direct support from Fairphone to resolve.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 2 points 2 days ago

He got assaulted

??????

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 21 points 2 days ago

They're also a "menace" because many people actively feed them. It's the same as ducks following people around expecting bread.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

There are none on the level of Fairphone. Sony has seen fairly consistent support for its devices over the years and has retained features like the headphone jack and SD card slot, so may be a decent alternative to look into.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yeah that was the joke. I guess it hit too close to home for some lol

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 1 points 2 days ago

DeX was first released in 2017.

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