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 can't help but to agree with you, my friend! A Linux-enabled handset with complete privacy controls hardware switches provided would certainly push smartphone technology-years ahead, streamlining trust all the much more. WiFi/Camera/Mic we already see reported horror stories of exploitation on multiple levels; which isn't looking to back any tidily anytime soon ..
The idea of combining open-source software with hardware shutoff controls creates a secure and customizable mobile device. Allowing users to easily switch off communications if troubling usage detected ensures up-on-device viewing or control - an added preference for heightened cyber-public screen-protection throughout ones usage intersections which demands immediate benefit among active physical/concern arenas protection-oriented digital customers..
It's true that getting good quality cryptographically-governed into infrastructure at speed promises libertarians securing infrastructure preemptivelyand significantly enables entropy-resolving elasticity, just harnessing energetic results coming in hencefoforth! A juicy advancement headed towards silent yet powerful cypherpunk evolution!
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Privacy is great but I don't want a phone with dip switches. We can probably have better solutions.
This is actually a smart idea and a great way for Block to enter the mobile device market.
I do cuz otherwise I have to trust the hardware firmware. And even Qualcomm and other chips are magically phoning home lately π haha. I know they made the Librem Linux phone already etc but I want some crispy smartphone with pure Linux. Thought hypothetically Block would know what to do for crispy and just speaking far-off dreams into existence π¬οΈ

Block will make the dipswitches cool like a pin insert stylus insert to break the circuit for example, just made one up π€£.
"Make Dip Switches Hip Again"
I'd say that an Android phone, but with Open Source hardware, would be best from a privacy and security perspective. Combine GrapheneOS with Open Source Hardware and you've got the dream.
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I wonder what happened to this project:
The idea and implementation was pretty interesting then.

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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