I want Android to get a lot better so I'm telling people to buy an iPhone 15
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Ok that's fucking stupid.
Yea, among other things, I'm not going through the process of migration just to prove a point. Too much work for uncertain returns, and on top of that I'll end up hating my phone. Why'd I do that?
I'm running a Google Pixel + a popular open source android ROM. No Google.
When will I change my phone? When my Pixel dies and I buy another pixel to install an open source android ROM without Google.
Is it even usable my dude? The phone oses all seem like "Linux desktop" maturity of 2 decades ago.
Would my bank app work? Can I use it for navigation?
I run Calyx and everything works for me except for Google pay. Google's device validation is required for that, and since Google can't separate the spying from security it's a no go.
My bank and Google maps works even. In fact you can download any app from Google Play itself via Aurora store.
In most cases, yes. Otherwise you can try yourbank.com from a mobile browser
Yes, with OsmAnd from f-droid. However, it does not have many addresses so if you search (business name) and a nearby one doesnt show up then get the address from the web and enter it into https://gps-coordinates.net and use the first 7 numbers. Example "xx.xxxxx -xx.xxxxx" and that will do it for sure
Well that sounds awful.
A bit annoying sure, but not terrible. I add things to OSM after i use them the first time to help myself and others in the future.
The thought process is…. Convoluted, at best.
Switching platforms annually also is a) worthless, because if adopted at large scale, it’s a wash…. And b) Quite a bit of work mentally readjusting annually.
I can’t even.