Horrific:

Glance’s app is a full-screen takeover of the lock screen. It looks a lot like a generic swipe-heavy social network, like TikTok or Snapchat Discover, but it only shows content from Glance. Imagine if every time you turned on your phone, you were first presented with an auto-playing video from a popular off-brand TikToker, and you get the idea. The company’s website promises “unparalleled reach” and “authentic engagement” from its captive audience. Naveen Tewari, founder and CEO of InMobi, gave a rather dystopian description of his company’s strategy to Forbes India, saying, “Consumers will move from seeking content to consuming what is shown to them.”

  • @MLchavito_Del_Ocho
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    232 years ago

    Alright which one of you brainiacs is gonna help me get a Chinese phone

      • @Sunshiner
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        52 years ago

        What Chinese phone do you recommend? I’m thinking Huawei, wdyt?

        • Muad'DibberMA
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          62 years ago

          I’ve used Xiaomi’s for years, highly recommend.

          • @Sunshiner
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            42 years ago

            Thank you! Are there any limitations to what apps can’t be installed?

            • Muad'DibberMA
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              52 years ago

              Anything works, its android, and you can install f-droid of course.

            • @Idliketothinkimsmart
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              52 years ago

              IIRC some of Xiaomi phones aren’t supported by US carriers (I’m not sure about other “global community” countries) though.

            • @panic
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              32 years ago

              The problem isn’t installing apps. It’s that if you need apps that rely on Google services they might not work properly or even at all.

            • @Shrike502
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              42 years ago

              Out of curiosity, what do you mean by “not very ethical”? Predatory corporate practices?

                • @Shrike502
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                  82 years ago

                  Wait, I’m still confused, sorry. What you describe seems to apply to pretty much any electronics manufacturer, not just Xiaomi. I was specifically asking about them, do they stand out in some fashion?

            • @Sunshiner
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              22 years ago

              What smartphone brand would you recommend?

        • @holdengreen
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          32 years ago

          Look up ‘rugged smartphone’ on aliexpress.

    • @lil_tank
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      32 years ago

      I’ve been using Meizu for years although I consider other options for my next since their prices have rosen and they almost entirely removed the 3.5mm jack (deal breaker for me but maybe you’re fine with it)