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Re:GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple by mft_ on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @05:47AM (#47045949)
It should probably be "break free from Google and Apple"?
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Re:GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple by g947o on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @06:54AM (#47046548)
As long as it is based on AOSP, it is at the mercy of Google to release source code and updates. Given recent trends, I wouldn't be surprised if Google stops shipping Android source completely.
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Re:GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple by to3k on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @05:50AM (#47045965)
You are right! I will change the title :)
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Re:GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple by mvanbaak on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @08:37AM (#47047353)
how will it help you to break free from apple if it only supports pixel phones?
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Re:GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple by mft_ on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @09:22AM (#47047783)
One reason that people use Apple phones is they are seen as a less privacy-invasive option than Android/Google.

So it would follow that a valid privacy-respecting third option would potentially help Apple customers as well as Google customers.

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Re:GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple by timbit42 on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @03:14PM (#47052658)
They are working on making their own phone hardware.
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Re:GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple by goodpoint on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @11:17AM (#47049156)
...on a google phone.
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Re:GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple by timbit42 on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @03:16PM (#47052685)
They are working with a partner to provide their own hardware.
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