Imagine if Block Inc released a Linux phone with physical hardware shutoff switches for the radios and other instruments (cam). Not only would this phone be a dream come true for privacy-conscious individuals, but it would also appeal to tech enthusiasts who value customization and control. With the ability to turn off the cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth radios at will, users would have complete control over when and how their phone connects to the internet. And with the open-source nature of Linux, developers would have the freedom to create innovative and secure apps that prioritize user privacy. A Block Inc Linux phone with hardware shutoff switches would be a game-changer in the world of mobile technology, offering a unique combination of privacy, security, and customization. π«
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I wonder what happened to this project:
The idea and implementation was pretty interesting then.

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This is the #new #gun the world needs
I wish it would......
Librem 5?
Not sure what that means but it's provocative (I like that)
Starting at 1,999$ lol
He means there is a company that did them. Yup, im aware was just hoping for something sexier and cooler which Block would make sure occurrs π. But good answer Librem 5 to show others who maybe not aware yet right in π«‘
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This is very fucking cool can't wait to see more of this and built in the USA come back
Or this one thatβs already out in the wild #pinephone
https://pine64.org/devices/pinephone_pro/
I agree with Lynn πππ₯(maybe my hardware too much, but nonetheless π€£)
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It's still going. I get email updates regularly