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CalyxOS is back (calyxos.org)
submitted 1 week ago by tom@jlai.lu to c/privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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CalyxOS, the Android-based, privacy-focused operating system, is back after nearly a year-long pause following the founder and tech lead’s departure.

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[–] tom@jlai.lu 5 points 6 days ago

The main difference is that GrapheneOS focuses on hardened security (sandboxed Google Play Services, their own browser Vanadium, etc.) and only runs on Pixels, CalyxOS stays closer to stock AOSP, prioritizes privacy with things like microG as a Google services replacement and supports more devices like the Fairphone and some Motorolas