European deGoogled smartphones reviewed: Fairphone, Volla, SHIFTphone, Murena, and Punkt
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Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
A comprehensive review of five European smartphone manufacturers (Fairphone, Volla, SHIFTphone, Murena/Punkt) that offer deGoogled alternatives to mainstream Android phones. The article examines these phones' usability with deGoogled operating systems like Volla OS, /e/OS, and SailfishOS, and addresses practical concerns such as banking app compatibility. It highlights the growing trend of moving away from Google services and evaluates the trade-offs between privacy and convenience.
Key quotes
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But how convenient are these phones, and what – if any – limitations do they have?
Let's take a deep dive into deGoogled smartphone made in Europe and whether you can use your banking app on them or not.
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