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This Espressif ESP32-Powered 4G "Smartphone," Programmed in the Arduino IDE, Packs The Essentials (www.hackster.io)
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[–] 14 points 8 months ago* (3 children)

but it is about software, not hardware.

Hey Bestie! Sorry, but you are absolutely wrong here. 😊

There are several options for free and open source software for mobile applications, and it only works with a teeny tiny sliver of the available hardware because almost none of the hardware is even remotely open. 😭

At this stage, it is absolutely about hardware that actually supports the Open Source community, because all the software imaginable is useless if it can't run on any available hardware! 😁

Kthx, Lots of Love! 🤩

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago (2 children)

    They are all shit except jello may be. If it was that good it will be a tsunami into the market. You cannot make a phone with such a poor hardware. 4G said it all

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  • [–] 4 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    I like Jello! My favorite flavor is Lime, how about you? 😃

    Also, 4G was the dominant mobile technology for over 10 years, there are probably close to 10 BILLION 4G phones on the planet, WOW! 🤯 It sure seems like someone was able to make a phone with such hardware!

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago

    I like Mint too.

    Hourra for Jolla

    Pinephone is running with 4 x ARM A53 and 1 ARM Mali 400 and it still damn slow. Not reactive. ESP32 is perfect for a DIY phone, for hobbyists. It's not a first try. The 6G is starting 4G switch off will start in less than 2 years. Dead before to be born lol

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