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Google’s Android, the world’s most widely used mobile operating system, started life as open-source software. In its quest for ever-greater profits, the tech giant has been gradually eroding Android’s open-source nature over the last decade.

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[–] Prox@lemmy.world 23 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Would Moto count? I've been rocking their basic-ass phones for years now. Way, way less bloatware than Samsung, etc. and only like $200 unlocked.

[–] xep@fedia.io 20 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I think Moto is actually Lenovo now?

[–] comador@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Yup. Motorola is Chinese Lenovo now sadly. Lenovo is absolute trash devices and support.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_Mobility

[–] dcooksta26@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think Moto's are a pretty good budget friendly phone. Sure their update policy is lacking, but the Moto G Power or Moto G Stylus phones come decently equipped. Plus you can still get expandable storage and headphone jacks.

[–] Jarix@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Trying to find a 2025 moto g stylus currently. Recently rediscovered hired much I enjoy a headphone jack. Headset runs out of power? Plug in and continue. Also expandable memory wouldn't have lost me hours of recording that I won't ever get back because my phone got a little wet and shit the bed

[–] imetators@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 days ago

Been using Moto since Z1 and would say that their phones are fine. $200 for a phone that lasts 4 years is a decent deal.

[–] macaw_dean_settle@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

This is false. Lenovo has some of the highest marks for reliability, customer service, and upgradability; not to mention price.