Changes for page The iPhone to Fairphone adventure
Last modified by Andre on 2026/08/21 16:30
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... ... @@ -17,10 +17,16 @@ 17 17 18 18 I started to look at Google, Facebook, and yes also Apple in a different way. Back in those days Apple sold its products by saying "Privacy is our number one priority." So I stayed with the Apple iPhone at that time. 19 19 20 -Apple iPhones have become more expensive, and I'm increasingly frustrated// //by how Apple uses privacy as a product but doesn't act on it. Well, my personal opinion is that you're still better off with Apple than with Samsung or Google products. Secondly, Apple blocks more and more functions that are available in the USA and not in Europe. //Why pay €1200+ for a device without getting all its functionality?//20 +Apple iPhones have become more expensive, and I'm increasingly frustrated// //by how Apple uses privacy as a product but doesn't act on it. Well, my personal opinion is that you're still better off with Apple than with Samsung or Google products. Secondly, Apple blocks more and more functions that are available in the USA and not in Europe. Why pay €1200+ for a device without getting all its functionality? 21 21 22 22 It's time to switch! 23 23 24 24 By the way, this is not the only reason I want to get away; there are many more. 25 25 26 - 26 +== The Challenge == 27 + 28 +How to get away from Big Tech? Well I don't want to get rid of everythiing at once. I'm a big Linux fan, but because of Photo editiing software (No, I'm not using Adobe software!!) and music recording software my MacBook Pro will stay for a while. For those who say "you can use this or that software program" the Answer is no. 29 + 30 +Two examples: 31 + 32 +1. Photo Editing Software: I'm using DxO Photolab 9 at this moment. It's not open source, but it is European (France)