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Android users can't remove nude-scanning app as Google opens the feature to app developers (cybernews.com)

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[–] DieserTypMatthias@lemmy.ml 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Just get a supported Pixel phone and flash GrapheneOS on it. And while you're at it, install a Linux distribution of your choosing onto your computer(s).

[–] doctorbirb@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (3 children)

What pixel phone would you recommend for someone on more of a limited budget? i recently switched to Linux on my desktop and my laptop. Its just my phone left to sort out now

[–] DieserTypMatthias@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I have Pixel 9a (~400€ new). Look for the latest used device as you'll have updates for 7 years minimum.

[–] CreativeAlias@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 days ago

Used 8a's and 9a's are relatively cheap. 7 Is okay but I would try to get a newer one for a longer update cycle. I've heard 6's and older have battery issues, so maybe stay away from those ones.

[–] CreativeAlias@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Also I would reccomend reading a bit of their documentation on their website. I uses Graphene and I reccomend it, but it wasn't exactly a painless transition for me. It was worth it though.

[–] doctorbirb@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

alrighty tyvm :)

[–] CreativeAlias@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 days ago

No problem. It makes me happy to see more people turn away from big tech so I try to help when I can.