A mobile phone with open hardware and a linux based open source operating system but locked down to run only 3 services:
1. Phone
2. Identity attestation (passwords, passkey, TOTP, verifiable attestations/credentials on the device, all backed by an open hardware Secure Enclave)
3. Browser
Camera optional. No App Store. Minimal (encrypted) local storage, but that’s it.
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This could be developed fast. Produced cheap. And compete fast with the Apple/Google duopoly. Instead of trying to compete by trying to recreate their walled garden approach. Could also have NFC for payment, acces badge functions etc. Like a Yubi/Nitrokey but with screen and phone function.True personal Identity ownership as basis for an ecosystem is the future. Decentralised, with a collection of verifiable attestations under YOUR control.
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@jwildeboer i like this idea. i've been an android user for years (official google version), and recently i tried the fairphone with the e/os operating system. it's been an interesting "step down" from the experience of google android, but it's also helping me focus my use. it feels like a step in the direction you are talking about.
the identity part would be a nice area to see improvements, the wallet integration does not seem great with e/os so far.
fwiw - i have yet to run into a limitation with grapheneos
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