Re:NitroPhone – Pixel 4a phone with GrapheneOS
by javajosh on Thursday September 02, 2021 @11:27AM
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Well, I mean, they are talking about customizing a Pixel 4a, which is made by Google. So I while I think it's reasonable to question the meaning of "No Google", it's clear that Google cannot and will not be taken out of the picture entirely, since they make the hardware.
Re:NitroPhone – Pixel 4a phone with GrapheneOS
by joemazerino on Friday September 03, 2021 @10:39AM
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Pixels can run without Google involvement. Instead of a phone, think of a Pixel as an empty Pepsi bottle filled with delicious Jolt cola instead.
Re:NitroPhone – Pixel 4a phone with GrapheneOS
by imwillofficial on Thursday September 02, 2021 @08:07AM
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It’s obvious nobody said risks didn’t exist.
Re:NitroPhone – Pixel 4a phone with GrapheneOS
by fsflover on Thursday September 02, 2021 @08:15AM
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> Privacy Protection: No Tracking, No Google
Re:NitroPhone – Pixel 4a phone with GrapheneOS
by imwillofficial on Thursday September 02, 2021 @05:02PM
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So you think they meant no Google at all on or in the device?
Because to be clear, we are talking about a Google Phone running a GoogleOS.
I fail to see how you can interpret their ad in the way you did while having that context.
I just thought the phrasing was a bit odd and absolutist, and somewhat misleading. I'd generally put a reasonable amount of trust in a Titan M personally - the risk factor compared to Play Services is minuscule - but I still want to be aware of the mechanisms of risk. Implying it's non-existent doesn't help anyone.