Get a Google Pixel and install GrapheneOS.
First Smartphone/OS combo I really enjoy, mostly because this device is fucking secure. I just can't bare non-updatabe CFWs, long forgotten branded roms and Google services...
If I am ok with spending the money, is newer generally better with pixel versions or is there a version where it peaked, taking compatibility with GrapheneOS into account?
Check their website.
Old models will loose support eventually.
I own a 4a for testing and a 6a as daily driver.
The 6a is top tier performance wise. Battery lasts 1-3 days, depending on usage. And the display is great. The 4a is nice too, because of the smaller size kinda weird compared to the 6a, which is huge xD
Edit: https://grapheneos.org/
Edit2: their discourse is also well populated and active. If you need good support, post there.
Thanks, you've given me the push to look into this more. My current phone is still doing good but I was thinking of what I would do if I needed to replace it.
I was a cars guy many years back, but usually just rented a nice Mercedes or BMW. Motorcycles were my real passion.
But how can I help you?
FOSS cars? xD
If you like your privacy. Go get an old car without integrated phone or navigation system. Bitches call home all the time :P
Can't really say if it's even possible to successfully deactivate telemetry and stuff in ANY car brand.
Problem is things like cars and banks. Some banks now require you to run their app to have online banking. That app refuses to run on rooted devices or custom ROMs, if they can detect it. Some cars have no satnav and require Andrio Auto. Which is in someways is good, but it means there is arm race between FOSS people and car makers + Goings, because of course only they are "secure".
There needs be regulation to protect user freedom/privacy/security and ensure there can be competition to the Google/Apple duopoly.
How about a cave with some art on the wall I could visit on my own time? I hate it when someone interrupts my phone information smoke signals (or smokies as the kids call them these days) and when you miss a puff or two it's impossible to find your place again.