ilmagico

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[–] ilmagico 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I agree with the sentiment, but I think the article meant "service" in a more general way. For example, developing software for sale, to be used offline and/or on device rather than cloud, can also be considered a service.

[–] ilmagico 28 points 8 months ago

When I saw "Copilot Recall" I initially thought they recalled Copilot ... one can dream

[–] ilmagico 6 points 8 months ago

The guide is suggesting to install microG, an open source reimplementation of Google services that even many "degooglers" use.

[–] ilmagico 28 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

While that might be true, it doesn't look like The Verge was sponsored by any specific ebike company to write this article, since they never mention any specific brand.

Edit: actually after scrolling down enough, they did interview people from some ebike company. Still doesn't look (too) sponsored

[–] ilmagico 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Maybe I should've specified that it was unlocked via the official "OEM Unlock" switch provided by Samsung. Yes, there are Samsung phones that can be unlocked, though you're right, many cannot be (usually US versions).

[–] ilmagico 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yes, and up to not long ago, also completely different hardware (exynos vs snapdragon). US samsung devices usually cannot be bootloader unlocked. Rest of the world usually can. No idea why.

[–] ilmagico 14 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I'm writing this from a samsung with unlocked bootloader.

[–] ilmagico 1 points 9 months ago

That would require me to buy an iPhone which I won't do for many many reasons... but ok, maybe Apple Maps is a decent competitor nowadays, good to know.

[–] ilmagico 1 points 9 months ago

Yes, I also use and highly recommend OsmAnd, great for offline maps, outdoor activities and lots of stuff... but no traffic data.

[–] ilmagico 148 points 9 months ago (32 children)

Google Maps, their traffic data has no rivals, unlike gmail which has plenty of good competition. It's the one thing I couldn't easily replace yet.

[–] ilmagico 14 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Millimeter waves is what they use in airport scanners,not x-rays.

[–] ilmagico 76 points 9 months ago (4 children)

While she is of Jewish ancestry, she is not religiously observant.

and then

While welcoming the dialogue with Sheinbaum, members of the Jewish community do not consider her to be part of their ranks, in part because Sheinbaum herself has rejected any such connection. “Claudia has actively tried to say: ‘This is not me,” Schlosser said. “It must be respected when a person does not want to be identified in one way or another.”

... and more of that.

Seems like this article is more preoccupied with her religion, which she clearly states is not a big part of who she is, rather than her policies, which I'd be more interested in hearing about.

TL;DR: Your usual sensationalized headline.

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