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fraggleDevices like the PinePhone and Librem 5 are slowly carving out space for open mobile computing. These are not sleek consumer devices built for mass market appeal. They are platforms built by and for developers, hackers, and those who demand control over their hardware. With full root access, modular apps, and support for desktop-grade Linux distros like postmarketOS, Mobian, and Arch ARM, they challenge the locked-down nature of traditional smartphones.While performance and battery life still lag behind mainstream phones, the focus is on freedom: running your own code, replacing parts, and escaping corporate ecosystems. For privacy advocates and tinkerers alike, Linux phones represent a small but significant shift in how we think about mobile tech.<a href="https://1.6.0.0.8.0.0.b.e.d.0.a.2.ip6.arpa/tags/linuxphone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LinuxPhone</a> <a href="https://1.6.0.0.8.0.0.b.e.d.0.a.2.ip6.arpa/tags/foss" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FOSS</a> <a href="https://1.6.0.0.8.0.0.b.e.d.0.a.2.ip6.arpa/tags/mobilecomputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MobileComputing</a> <a href="https://1.6.0.0.8.0.0.b.e.d.0.a.2.ip6.arpa/tags/techfreedom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TechFreedom</a> <a href="https://1.6.0.0.8.0.0.b.e.d.0.a.2.ip6.arpa/tags/righttorepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RightToRepair</a> <a href="https://1.6.0.0.8.0.0.b.e.d.0.a.2.ip6.arpa/tags/privacytools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PrivacyTools</a>

The Arbiter"The Covenant once chained our minds. Now, I see a galaxy awakening—where voices carry without censorship, where truth echoes beyond firewalls. Join the resistance. Claim your signal."<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fediverse</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Mastodon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalSovereignty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalSovereignty</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HaloInfinite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HaloInfinite</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ArbiterSpeaks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ArbiterSpeaks</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FreeTheSignal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FreeTheSignal</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenWeb" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OpenWeb</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechFreedom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TechFreedom</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GamingLegends" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GamingLegends</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VoicesUnchained" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#VoicesUnchained</a>Challenge:SEHinnouPBbT2+T/wr8Lysdk1Gqbl/ZgmML/a3UbmgabkRE=

Michael HarleyI'm making the switch from iPhone to Android. Privacy, choice, and escaping Apple’s walled garden are big factors. It’s not perfect, but it feels right.<ul><li>Why I chose a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over another iPhone:<a href="https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/03/27/on-choosing-an-android-phone-over-an-apple-phone/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/03/27/on-choosing-an-android-phone-over-an-apple-phone/</a></li></ul><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Android" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Android</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Apple" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Apple</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/TechFreedom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TechFreedom</a>

Michael HarleyA few years ago, I tried to ditch big tech completely. I went all in—too hard, too fast. Eventually, I burned out and gave up.Now, I'm ready to try again, but this time with balance. Here’s what I’ve learned and how I plan to move forward.🔗 Read more: <a href="https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/03/17/open-source-privacy-and-sanity-learning-from-my-mistakes/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/03/17/open-source-privacy-and-sanity-learning-from-my-mistakes/</a><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OpenSource</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/TechFreedom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TechFreedom</a>

Sam Bent🚀 Tired of being locked into Google Play? Discover 𝐎𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐦, the open-source Android app that lets you update and install apps directly from trusted sources like GitHub, GitLab, and F-Droid. Say goodbye to trackers, bloatware, and slow updates—hello to privacy, control, and freedom!Check it out on my site: 👉 <a href="https://sambent.com/obtainium-a-privacy-focused-alternative-to-google-play/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://sambent.com/obtainium-a-privacy-focused-alternative-to-google-play/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Android" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Android</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Privacy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OpenSource</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TechFreedom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TechFreedom</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Obtainium" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Obtainium</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/degoogled" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#degoogled</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/android" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#android</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/updates" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#updates</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/appsec" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#appsec</a>

PurismHardware kill switches. Open source OS. No data collection. That's the Purism difference. <a href="https://puri.sm/posts/smartphones-leaking-data/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://puri.sm/posts/smartphones-leaking-data/</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/PrivacyMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PrivacyMatters</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/DataSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DataSecurity</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/MadeInUSA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MadeInUSA</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OpenSource</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/LibertyPhone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LibertyPhone</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/Purism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Purism</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/DigitalPrivacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalPrivacy</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/SecureComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SecureComputing</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/NoDataLeaks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NoDataLeaks</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/TechEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TechEthics</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/HardwareKillSwitch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HardwareKillSwitch</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/PureOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PureOS</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/PrivacyByDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PrivacyByDesign</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/SecureSmartphone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SecureSmartphone</a> <a href="https://social.librem.one/tags/TechFreedom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TechFreedom</a>

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