DeGoogle - Canada

cross-posted from: https://rss.ponder.cat/post/216876

In a world full of Android smartphones, de-Googled phones remain a rare breed, with most major brands having little incentive to break free from the Google ecosystem. This leaves privacy-conscious users with few out-of-the-box options.

As a result, they often have to take the DIY route, unlocking bootloaders, flashing custom ROMs like GrapheneOS, CalyxOS, etc. Still, between compatibility issues, limited device support, and the complexity of flashing ROMs, the demand for de-Googled phones is growing.

That’s where niche players like Murena step in, who offers sustainable smartphones in collaboration with Fairphone with their own in-house developed, Android-based /e/OS.

Now, they’ve launched a brand-new device to match their growing software ecosystem.

📝 Murena Fairphone (Gen. 6): Key Specifications

I think the color options are pretty well done.

Based on Fairphone (Gen. 6), the Murena Fairphone (Gen. 6) is a device designed with longevity and sustainability at its core. It features a modular design with 12 user-replaceable parts, including the display, cameras, USB-C port, and even the battery—all swappable with just a standard screwdriver.

Under the hood, it’s powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD up to 2 TB (SDXC).

Running on the latest /e/OS 3.0, the phone comes with a strong commitment to longevity, promising five years of software updates and security patches, ensuring that these devices remain secure, functional, and relevant for years to come.

Other notable features include:

Display: 6.31″ Full HD+ LTPO OLED (protected by Gorilla Glass 7i)Camera: 50 MP and 13 MP rear, 32 MP frontBattery: 4,415 mAh removable Li-ionNetwork Connectivity: 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G (dual-sim)Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Bluetooth: 5.4 + LENFC: Yes

I must say, Murena has been on a roll lately. The launch of /e/OS 3.0 marked a major milestone for them, bringing improved parental controls, new privacy tools, and a range of usability enhancements. Around the same time, they also introduced Murena Find, a privacy-focused search engine that now comes as the default on all Murena devices.

🛒 Getting the Murena Fairphone (Gen. 6)

Priced at €649 (excl shipping), the Murena Fairphone Gen 6 is available in three colors: Forest Green, White, and Black. You can purchase it from the official website, but note that shipping is currently limited to select countries—with the U.S. being the most recent addition.

The phone comes with a standard 2-year warranty, but you can extend this by an additional 3 years for a total of 5 years by registering your device on Fairphone's website.

Murena Fairphone (Gen. 6)

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FreeTube is an open-source standalone YouTube client that gives you control over what to see and what not to see on YouTube. Among my my favourite features are:

• No Ads
• Checkboxes to eliminate common distractions, e.g. Shorts, Trends, Live chat, Recommendations, Comments
• Word filters and channel filters
• Integrated SponsorBlock and DeArrow
• History and subscriptions are saved locally, away from Google's prying eyes
• Easy download of videos, e.g. for securing videos or re-uploading them to a PeerTube instance (of course, only if it's legal in your jurisdiction)

If you're a parent, know that FreeTube also has several child safety features.

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/66561410

!peertube@lemmy.wtf

Use !peertube@lemmy.wtf instead!

It's time to join !linuxphones@lemmy.ca

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27168042

Nice guide that was posted on that other site.