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What phone should I buy for privacy? (sh.itjust.works)
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My current phone is 7 years old, does not support recent android versions, and battery life is becoming atrocious. This feels like right time to change my phone.

Currently, I know of & am considering 3 options:

  • Google Pixel
  • iPhone
  • Samsung Galaxy

I heard that Pixel is the best choice for privacy, despite it being Google^TM. Should I go with it, and install Graphene OS or similar options? The very fact that the name "Google" is attached makes me nervous. Also, I don't think I can trust android, so I would have to install Graphene OS or the like. In the case, app support would be lacking, though.

I am considering iPhone as well, since it has "reputation" of being secure. Of course, Apple can access my data, but that might be a good enough compromise? Honestly, I don't know. It's the best supported option as well - lots of apps support iPhone.

Galaxy is just the one that I am the most familiar with (my current one is Galaxy S8). I don't trust it, though. Do they even make good hardware nowadays?

EDIT: Turns out, Pixel phones are poorly supported by local telecomm companies. It is relatively cheap though. Still worth it?

EDIT2: I heard that data & message is fine, but the call quality is impacted by lack of VoLTE compatibility.

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[–] giddy@aussie.zone 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Does GrapheneOS support inTune Company Portal and work profiles? I would love to switch but my work requires these to install teams and outlook

[–] chirospasm@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

GrapheneOS affords you the ability to have completely isolated and distinct phone profiles, where you can install all your required work apps. They are installed separate from your main profile, kind of like second or third phone. No need for a completely different device.

GrapheneOS instantiates an improved version of this feature that Android already offers. It's a great way to keep things separate. I do the same. Who wants to stuff their pockets or bags with more phones?

You can read about that here.

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

The best solution in that situation is to have a work phone and a personal phone. If your own private phone cannot install the work apps then it's up to your employer to ensure you have the tools you need for your work.
From an IT Security perspective that is what your employer should want too as that allows them to confiscate the phone if letting you go.

[–] AtariDump@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

If your own private phone cannot install the work apps then it's up to your employer to ensure you have the tools you need for your work.

Tell me you don’t work in a non-union job in the USA without telling me you don’t work in a non-union job in the USA.

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 4 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Well, you couldn't pay me to be in the USA