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ProgsRS OP t1_jduy8hd wrote

> That said, GrapheneOS excels at compatibility compared to running a de-Googled smartphone. Even third-party apps like Uber that rely on Google Maps work without a hitch. > > However, GrapheneOS cannot pass all SafetyNet compatibility checks without Google’s certification. This means that NFC payments in Google Pay and a handful of third-party apps will likely never work. Having said that, most apps don’t mandate SafetyNet. GrapheneOS also supports AOSP’s hardware attestation feature but it’s up to app developers to embrace it. > > But if you’re willing to stomach those two compromises, I can confidently say that you can use GrapheneOS as your daily-driver smartphone operating system. Throughout my time using it, I never felt inconvenienced.

I've never used NFC payments. There's always a certain minor tradeoff and the benefits far outweigh the cons IMO. Plus, it's very easy to switch back to Android or vice versa if it ever becomes necessary.

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Disastrous_Ball2542 t1_jduxpj6 wrote

They do this so if there are many high profile accounts that don't pay the monthly fee for blue check mark, there is plausible deniabilty that these accounts paid but are "hiding" it

Plausible deniabilty in case the roll out of paid blue check marks is a failure

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Educational-Ice-319 t1_jduwn7u wrote

No I don’t. You seem to be deliberately ignoring the fact that privacy regulations can either deter or punish, or both. And just because some firms fuck up doesn’t mean the regulations aren’t effective. Even in the EU they don’t achieve 100% compliance all the time.

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