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Despite the shortcomings presented in the video, I am still impressed by the OS overall, and the fact that the phone is so affordable really puts it on my list for the next phone tbh 😁

Also, the OS itself looks wonderful

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[-] chaoticnumber@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 month ago

I love it. But this part on their website has me scratching my head:

"Your purchase includes a 12-month Sailfish OS full license subscription valued at €59.88 (€4.99/month), granting access to all releases, commercial components, and feature upgrades. After the first year, you can choose to continue your subscription and support Sailfish OS development further. Even without renewal, your device will continue to function, but future software updates and commercial component upgrades will not be available."

So does this mean they will be cutting the security updates or just feature updares? Because cutting security updates after a year is a bit of a dick move.

I get that you can always apply patches yourself but ... it rubs me the wrong way.

[-] Shareni@programming.dev 2 points 1 month ago

I get that you can always apply patches yourself but ... it rubs me the wrong way

Or you know, install a different distro...

[-] chaoticnumber@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

I don't imagine there are many alternatives?

[-] Shareni@programming.dev 1 points 1 month ago

If nobody adapted one of the mobile distros, and that would be the first thing I check before buying.

Why is there so little info of this phone online? When you google it the link to their own website for it 404s. And on their website there’s no link to the specs, just buy it now.

[-] any1th3r3@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago

No way, Jolla is actually still around, that takes me back!
Doesn't look too bad, though it probably makes more sense to use Sailfish OS on any other (used?) supported device

[-] foremanguy92_@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

This seems really strange as it requires a subscription.. Didn't really understand and seems pretty sketchy... If someone has an idea? ¯_(ツ)_/¯

[-] petrescatraian@libranet.de 1 points 1 month ago

@foremanguy92_ They probably found no other way to monetize its development.

[-] foremanguy92_@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

But for me an open source project that locks security and features behind a paywall, moreover a subscription is a complete no-go!

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