There aren't too many OEMs that sell worldwide. So that would be one of Samsung, Sony, Moto, OnePlus.

According to details shared on Reddit, the partnered manufacturer will offer GrapheneOS support on future versions of their existing models, priced similarly to Pixels. These initial devices will feature flagship Snapdragon processors, which GrapheneOS notes provide significantly better CPU and GPU performance compared to Google’s Tensor chips. The Snapdragon platform also bundles high-quality wireless connectivity, eSIM support, and decent image processing capabilities directly into the system-on-chip.

Oh thank you. Let's hope for something nice for a change.

I'm skeptical. Even knowing how paranoid Daniel is about, well....everything.

Who remembers the last time a custom ROM got an OEM deal? It is the reason Lineage OS exists today...

About fucking time.

So who do we think? It's not Fair phone and it sounds like it's not oneplus. I'll be needing a new phone within the next couple of years, if they roll it out soonish

I can't wait to hear more. Please just make a phone that I'll want to buy. My phone is 4 years old and there's just nothing I want to replace it with yet.

It has become less and less of an issue over time though. Not only have I gotten used to using my phone FAR less with positive health results, but I have set myself up to have access to my Linux PC during the "chill with the family on the couch" times in the evening when one might zone out on their phone for a bit. That's what I'm using right now!

I'll hold off on a new phone to watch for this. Android could be great without Google's nonsense. An OS that has high end hardware support and continues to work on convergence with desktop Linux both by the communities development and Google's

Let's hope so. This should be my last Pixel if it all plays out like that.

Every cell phone manufacturer has some interest in diversifying the operating systems. Because Google develops Android and sells its own cell phones, it has an unfair market edge. And now Google is threatening to filter out apps that it doesn't like which makes the risk even higher.

So we can be sure all of the other major manufacturers of Android phones have considered if they'd like to support other distributions.

I wonder if this will have a significant negative impact on Pixel sales.

manufacturer will offer GrapheneOS support on future versions of their existing models, priced similarly to Pixels.

Great, so I still won't afford it...

I thought the exclusivity was because of Googles superior chip security?

Disappointed to learn about Fairphone lagging behind in terms of security.. I really wanted to get one. But still good news I guess.

Please be Motorola and put it on my Razr+...

But if google goes on with locking out the app store with the developer verification bs, how would would this play into that? If Aurora won't install the app or the app won't run, then we've accomplished little in that area. I'm really hoping I'm missing something.

Finally, some good news!