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Google Keeps Making Smartphones Worse (jacobin.com)
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Google’s Android, the world’s most widely used mobile operating system, started life as open-source software. In its quest for ever-greater profits, the tech giant has been gradually eroding Android’s open-source nature over the last decade.

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[–] 23 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Would Moto count? I've been rocking their basic-ass phones for years now. Way, way less bloatware than Samsung, etc. and only like $200 unlocked.

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  • [–] 21 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    I think Moto is actually Lenovo now?

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Yup. Motorola is Chinese Lenovo now sadly. Lenovo is absolute trash devices and support.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_Mobility

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I think Moto's are a pretty good budget friendly phone. Sure their update policy is lacking, but the Moto G Power or Moto G Stylus phones come decently equipped. Plus you can still get expandable storage and headphone jacks.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    Trying to find a 2025 moto g stylus currently. Recently rediscovered hired much I enjoy a headphone jack. Headset runs out of power? Plug in and continue. Also expandable memory wouldn't have lost me hours of recording that I won't ever get back because my phone got a little wet and shit the bed

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