• ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
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    6 months ago

    Is “one plus” one of the companies with known Spyware type issues in the past, or one of the not as bad companies?

    • GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.org
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      6 months ago

      There was a bit of a scandal when they started merging their Chinese OS with their American OS. I think they were called Hydrogen and Oxygen. I haven’t used a OnePlus phone since then so I’m not totally sure what their software is like nowadays.

      They’re pretty mainstream in the US now.

      • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
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        6 months ago

        I’d rather not support a Chinese company, but since no one else will sell a phone with descent specs with a microsd card, I’m going to be forced into it sooner or later. My n20 ultra is still doing fantastic for now, though.

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          6 months ago

          If it makes you feel better, many components in smartphones are already made in China. The country already has a great degree of control if they wish to exercise it from a supply chain attack perspective.

          My point is, you’re not leaping from zero to suddenly they are in your supply chain. They already were in your supply chain to some extent.

          • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
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            6 months ago

            Well yeah. Who hasn’t committed heinous war crimes or some genocides? If no other shit corporation will give an option that is so obviously a benefit to the consumer, then I’ll choose the manufacturer from the current evil country. Not like it’s better to buy an iPhone that’s been made in China.

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            6 months ago

            Everyone pretends they’re an ethical consumer until you put up the tiniest hurdle lol