2026-04-15 18:47 UTC
Without starting a rage war (main source of "lack of enthusiasm" for them even with their stronger security stance), here are my 3 reasons for @iode@mastodon.online :
1. Being based on LineageOS is a *very good thing*: monthly system security patches for *broad range* of devices *loooonnnng since abandoned by manufacturers*
2. Integration of fully open-source @microg for Google API compatibility instead of running a sandboxed version of "full fat Google Play Services"
3. More friendly welcoming community
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@rikshaw@mastodon.social 2026-04-15 18:48
I can go into those points more, but suffice to say @iode@mastodon.online has a different value set and focus. BUT, iodé is certainly not known to the common person in the USA. In fact, also not known to the tech enthusiast crowd even if they also are not the biggest fans of the *other project*. Brax did a co-lab with iodé on the Brax3 phone last year, and it *by far* got the largest sales numbers and exposure in the USA to date. But the hardware itself, while decent enough, isn't special. 3/