The Fairphone 4 has made its debut in the US, with prices starting at $630. The smartphone retains the exceptional repairability and sustainability as its European counterpart,...
Nice to see a mainstream option de-Googled in the US.
I took a look at GrapheneOS when I purchased my current phone. Loved it for what it offered but the lack of Android Auto & tap-pay support ultimately turned me away - they’re both not supported for good reason but I use them almost daily.
Does anyone know what the situation is with this product? I assume it also won’t support Android auto for the same reasons
Just because you use it daily, does it really mean it’s critical? A bank card can just as easily be tapped, and it’s so more satisfying knowing your private data isn’t leaking as much.
Definitely not critical, as I said I’m aware they’re unsupported for good reason. However, both features are a luxury I’ve become accustomed to. I upgraded my car’s sound system with android auto in mind, and I haven’t carried a wallet on me for a few years now.
Aside from that, I’m all for seeing any de-googled tech grow in future
I took a look at GrapheneOS when I purchased my current phone. Loved it for what it offered but the lack of Android Auto & tap-pay support ultimately turned me away - they’re both not supported for good reason but I use them almost daily.
Does anyone know what the situation is with this product? I assume it also won’t support Android auto for the same reasons
Are you asking about Android auto support on the FP with the first party OS image? Mine came with Android Auto installed
yes that’s what I was wondering, thank you
Just because you use it daily, does it really mean it’s critical? A bank card can just as easily be tapped, and it’s so more satisfying knowing your private data isn’t leaking as much.
I used to use Reddit daily ;).
Definitely not critical, as I said I’m aware they’re unsupported for good reason. However, both features are a luxury I’ve become accustomed to. I upgraded my car’s sound system with android auto in mind, and I haven’t carried a wallet on me for a few years now.
Aside from that, I’m all for seeing any de-googled tech grow in future
If this device comes with /e/OS you can hit up Gaël on Mastodon and he might answer.