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[โ€“] 13 points 11 months ago (4 children)
  • [โ€“] 5 points 11 months ago*

    From the FAQ

    Will the Jolla Phone work outside Europe, can I use it e.g. in the U.S.? Will the Jolla Phone work outside Europe, can I use it e.g. in the U.S.?

    Yes, we will design the cellular band configuration to enable global travelling as much as possible, including e.g. roaming in the U.S. carrier networks.

    Edit: Wrong reply, wanted to add that to the comment about US "goofy bands"

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  • [โ€“] 6 points 11 months ago (9 children)

    How does it compare with the Farphone 6 running e/OS?

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  • [โ€“] 0 points 11 months ago (7 children)

    E os has a backdoor for gov intelligence.

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  • [โ€“] 8 points 11 months ago (4 children)
  • [โ€“] 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    I remember reading about it in one of the graphene os vs france articles. That they mostlikely complied with frances backdoor order, since they are not affected in the same way.

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  • [โ€“] 5 points 11 months ago* (3 children)

    Anyone know if the bootloaders unlocked? Couldn't find anything on the Jolla site.

    Also, I'm curious about the below. If the switch is configurable, doesn't that mean its ultimately triggering a software function? If so then what's the point of it being physical?

    ...the new Jolla Phone promises a user-configurable physical Privacy Switch that lets you turn off the microphone, Bluetooth, Android apps, or whatever you wish.

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  • I would definitely prefer hardware switches for things like camera, microphone or radio.

    ...BUT if I had to choose between a software switch or no switch I would choose to have a switch. Being able to do things with my phone without using the screen can come in handy.

    I can double press the on/off button on my current phone to launch apps or turn on/off the flashlight. I use the latter and wish it could do more.

    A switch for sharing my location with my wife would be nice. I would like a switch for recording sound in case my boss tries anything illegal. Being able to trigger Ripple with something physical would make it way more practical. Locking Molly could also be nice.

    I assume that different people would find different uses for a configurable software switch.

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  • [โ€“] 7 points 11 months ago (3 children)

    Is there a subscription fee for sailfish OS involved?

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  • [โ€“] 7 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    On the website they say it is voluntary.

    We have opened the Sailfish OS voluntary subscription as a way for anyone interested to support Sailfish OS development and the activities around it. Your support directly contributes to the long-term viability and existence of this unique European project. Together we can keep the platform open, independent and continuously improving.

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    I didn't see it mentioned in the article, but does it have a headphone jack?

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 11 months ago (1 child)

    From the images, which I assume are concept art rather than an actual debice, no it does not appear to have one. I've preordered myself as that's not a deal-breaker but it is disappointing, perhaps they will do something with the USB socket to allow it

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 11 months ago

    I'm in the US anyway, so it isn't an immediate concern, but it pretty much is a deal breaker for me so I guess that is that. Nothing USB is going to do it for me, though I wouldn't be surprised if USB DAC/Amps have some compatibility issues.

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Open source cellular modem firmware or blobs?

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 11 months ago

    They have reached their goal and it is currently 2121 phones pre-ordered. I assume the pre-order remains open until 4th of January for batch 1. https://commerce.jolla.com/products/jolla-phone-preorder

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  • [โ€“] 17 points 11 months ago* (2 children)

    Answered my own question with 2 clicks. You can track the amount of pre-orders here. (2000 needed for them to even make this phone) https://commerce.jolla.com/products/jolla-phone-preorder

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