@ulquiro @adnym @leobm @toxi @korkeala @jack @woo @ahab @richardazia

Since you were all interested in phone alternatives. Stumbled over this FOSDEM 26 talk https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/ZNAAZX-mainline_kernel_for_fairphones_-_2026_update/

@postmarketOS on @Fairphone

Will keep an eye on it :)
#fosdem

#FosDem conference #Brussels #Bruxelles

Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (05/2026): Farewell, FOSDEM!

https://linmob.net/weekly-update-05-2026/

#FOSDEM #FOSDEM2026 #LinuxMobile #LinuxOnMobile #FOSSonMobile #MechaComet #FuriLabsFLX1s #UbuntuTouch #SailfishOS #Phosh #Mobian #postmarketOS #Linux

@jeroenheijmans @fosdem Based on your sketches it looks like you went to a glorious array of amazing talks. I now have another weekend of watching videos ahead of me!

Next at #FOSDEM I got to take it easy as I'd done my sketches beforehand (per one of the speaker's request). So had time to fully listen to Fabio Giovanazzi and @flypig talk about "NewPipe and SailPipe".

@jeroenheijmans Thanks so much again, your art really made the talk! And it was lovely to meet you in person afterwards.

My task now is to go through all of the sketches you made of other talks to decide which ones I want to watch in full!

@morc @piggz @fossdd @z3ntu @mobilni_linux_cs_sk My thoughts exactly!

@sxa @fosdem @ludovic_dev @neil @Edent @jmtd @andypiper @_elena If it's any consolation, attending FOSDEM isn't an antidote to FOSDEM FOMO!

But hopefully see you there next year!

Here's my first impression of the Jolla Phone appearance models: https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/my-first-impression-of-the-jolla-phone-appearance-models/27272

#nextgenJollaphone #Jolla #SailfishOS #JollaC2

#FOSDEM2026 is almost here! Join the FOSS on Mobile devroom on Saturday organized by a group of custom ROM developers, OEMs, and app builders including us. Deep dive into 21 talks on the current state of AOSP, Linux on mobile, and mobile app ecosystem. https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/track/foss-on-mobile/

Thanks @sxa for the mention.

I've tried forcing weekly or monthly posts, but can't get into a comfortable rhythm with it. Daily posts are the only way I've found to stay on track.

Probably it's because a longer gap causes me to get stuck worrying about making things perfect; plus it's easier to dilute my focus with other projects.

It's surely a very personal thing. Good luck @w8emv with finding the right cadence. I like your logbook idea.

Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (03/2026): Release Plans and Foreshadowing

https://linmob.net/weekly-update-03-2026/

#LinuxMobile #SailfishOS #UbuntuTouch #FuriLabsFLX1s #PureOS #PocketBlue #postmarketOS #MechaComet #Jolla #Phosh #PlasmaMobile #PinePhonePro #Librem5 #PinePhone

Managed to sneak in one extra release today for Reis. Been learning a bit more of QML. I am very far from where I want to be, but I am getting better results. #SailfishOS #Norway

Over the last year, I've wondered how to reduce my dependency on US tech giants. Especially for mobile phones, this is quite difficult - you either go for a de-googled system such as #GrapheneOS (but might end up having to buy that device from Google) or you accept some compromises (regarding the quality of the device or functions of the OS).

I've finally decided that perfect is the enemy of good and bought a #fairphone5 on which I installed #ubuntutouch. While a number of things are still missing (#Signal - @signalapp and banking apps, for instance), a lot of the stuff that I do on a daily basis already works (phone calls, text messages, emails, calendar, podcasts, photos, web browsing, Mastodon, and Matrix, for instance). Yes, I had to change my habits a bit, and I do still depend on a secondary device for some Apps, but overall, I'm quite happy. I am confident that in the not so distant future, #ubuntutouch and #postmarketos will become viable alternatives to #iOS and #android

And I haven't enjoyed playing with an electronic device that much in a long time.

@linuxphoneapps Thanks for all the work you've put in to LinuxPhoneApps.org over the years Peter. Mixed emotions from this post, but most importantly: congratulations 😄

New blog post:

2nd Half Q4 2025 Progress and 2026 Foreshadowing

https://linuxphoneapps.org/blog/nov-dec-2025-progress-report-and-2026-foreshadowing/

#LinuxMobile #MobileLinux #LinuxOnMobile #Apps #Linux #FOSDEM2026

Just a bit over two weeks to go until the #FOSDEM2026 #HPC, #BigData, and #DataScience Devroom Sunday, 1 February 2026 in Brussels! See the links here for the schedule, room info, and ways to connect and chat to participate! fosdem.org/2026/schedul...

FOSDEM 2026 - HPC, Big Data & ...

It's interesting how alternatives to the classic corporate #Android keep coming up

1. Android-based but modified & 'de-Googled', like I think #LineageOS, #CalyxOS, #GrapheneOS, #ShiftOS

2. 'Classic' #Linux, like #SailfishOS, #UbuntuTouch, #PostmarketOS (https://postmarketos.org)

3. Linux as an Android app. Like #NOMoneDesktop (https://desktop.nomone.com; video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqFpzI-FsU0)

Hopefully the #JollaPhone with https://sailfishos.org will have thrived by the time I have to replace my phone

Announcing version 1.3.0 of tooter, the #SailfishOs mastodon client! Lots of fixes and additions , mostly NOT mine….

* edit toot
* slideshow > 1 image in a toot
* mini previews of links where possible
* quote toots
* proper multi-person response
* alt text for media uploads
* polls are visible
* a new finish translation
* plain text reader view for links
* a number of potential race conditions

Up at: https://github.com/poetaster/harbour-tooter/releases/tag/1.3.0 coming soon to harbour, chum .... @molan You'll like this releae.

Smartphones shouldn’t feel like pocket surveillance gear.

Jolla’s 2026 phone ships with:
- A physical kill switch that cuts mic/camera/Bluetooth at the circuit level
- Sailfish OS 5 (Linux‑based, open, privacy‑respecting)
- User‑replaceable battery + repair‑friendly design

Full review: https://techglimmer.io/jolla-phone-2026-review-kill-switch-privacy-review/

#Jolla #JollaPhone #SailfishOS #FLOSS #Privacy #RightToRepair #Sustainability