The only thing preventing Graphene from being adopted by Normie's is the installation.
After that, it's pretty much just Android.
Old comment, but i'll reply anyway.
Regarding decentralized governance: There is no official repository as there are multiple differing node implementations. You will find that neither one holds a significant majority consensus. Especially when compared to BTC or specifically, Bitcoin Core. Each node author is significant in regards to CHIP.
As a matter of fact, pretty recently, an outdated node implementation was able to garner development funds via Flipstarter in order to keep it in consensus. Nodes are actively funded by the community in order to keep decentralization.
BCH at this point in time very well does fit the definition of Decentralized. It is not misleading.
Also, +1 for 0-conf on XMR.
From what I've researched, Beeper's servers are only used when you use their push-notification service as it's not possible to use Apple's own push notifications(obviously). Everything else is done locally (encryption and what not). You don't even need an Apple ID, just a phone number.
The backend code is already open source, however their app isn't, so there is a bit of trust involved. Also, the app isn't free so that sucks. There are plans to open source it though.
You can also try iMessage using the link I sent previously, all trustless and independent from Beeper.
If Beeper decides not to open-source their app, someone capable could definitely step up as once again, the underlying tech is open source.
I advise you to DYOR if you'd like to verify any suspicions, i'm not the best at explaining things.
You may have read the article, but you obviously didn't understand it. Read the third paragraph once more. Your quote refers to the previous implementation that Beeper used.
You're not routing any messages through anyone's mac mini.
Here is the source that Beeper's implementation builds on: https://github.com/JJTech0130/pypush
You can run this completely platform independent, without a Mac or IOS device. Try it yourself. DYOR and attempt to verify before you vehemently spout more misinformation.
Read the article.
Read the article. Your assumption is based on previous implementations of I-Message on Android.
I mainly use brave as an alternative browser for when things are acting a bit iffy on Librewolf.
Yesterday I saw their VPN service running on the task manager. Hadn't used brave for a week. Immediately uninstalled.
It's $45 right now..
Battery life is good so far. Nothing special. The screen seems sensitive as well, I can't really attest for anything like mobile gaming though.
Mind you the phone is 120hz, I think I might notice if the touch sampling rate was low, but again, I can't attest for gaming much. All I've played are rhythm games.
Xperia I V, using it how I've always used it.
Using it right now :)
Loved infinity
This doesn't answer your question but try Limo. A Linux native mod manager.