The new Linux-poweredPinePhone Prooffers a phone untethered to a companys ecosystem.
The makers of the PinePhone phone claim youll even be able to choose different operating systems.
No Restrictions
Pine64 is gearing up to ship the PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition for $399.
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The PinePhone Pro can run different varieties of ARM-based Linux releases.
The phones specs are solid, although they cant compare with the top-end phones from better-known brands.
For example, a Linux phone comes without unnecessary but non-deletable apps on your equipment.
Pine64
The Volla has an Octa-core MediaTek processor along with a 4700 mAh battery.
Caveat Emptor?
But even the manufacturer of the PinePhone says Linux isn’t for everyone.
For example, he noted, Google does not permit ad blocker extensions on Chrome for Android.
Buyer beware, though.
