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Just want to understand the motivation to add such a device instead of a pixel with grapheme. Is it price related or other reason?

Yes. But I understood you will add another device, a third one as I understand. Why not make it graphene also? Why punkt?

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When buying a new phone, consider skipping the transfer data wizard - I always set it up as a new device and move things over manually. It's actually a perfect opportunity to reassess installed apps and reduce digital clutter and potential attack surface.

This approach might seem unnecessarily cumbersome (especially with 500+ GB of data like my current move from GrapheneOS back to Pixel OS), but the benefits of a thoughtful, manual transfer often outweigh the convenience of automatic migration.

A lot of you have been asking about the shift from GrapheneOS on my main device...

Here's my perspective: I am a firm believer in most people having and maintaining a front-facing web identity in addition to any other private identities. In today's digital landscape, it is often more suspicious if there isn't one.

That said, my threat model allows for it.

So, in the spirit of better privacy and security through isolation and compartmentalization...

The Pixel 9 Pro was literally built from the hardware up to enhance the capability of the full Gemini integration, and that's what I want for this device. I am keeping it sandboxed with the data that I allow it to access, but I want it to have full access and seamless integration with that data.

I want the Gemini integration on my main front-facing personal/business phone for more convenience, compatibility, and enhanced productivity, while keeping GrapheneOS on my other, more locked-down phone for specialized use cases.

I also plan to get something like a Punkt (MP02) phone—when they include eSIM functionality—for its own special usecase.

#IKITAO #Privacy #Tech #Productivity

Why punkt and not graphene?

Ifyou look at things from that oerspective, you'd go crazy. Just look at all the other ingredients in that dish that you are also eating a portion of. Just look at everything in life, really.

Congrats. I have been offloading most of my stack too. Too many suits around this thing now. Too many government meddling. There is no privacy in it. Better sell it before they force the miners to include only kyc transactions in the blocks. Selling it to buy something that I can use to produce more fiat. And then I buy some XMR with it. Have fun with you new ride!

I'm a #christian and I approve this message!

Life is hard. There is no magic. The sooner they realize that, the better prepared they are. Now, they can fantasize about reindeer and red bearded guys all day long, but I would not be the one telling them their fantasies are real when they are not. Every life form in this planet is passing to their offspring the raw reality, except humans, who are teaching their kids that some old man comes down the chimney to give them presents because they've been such good kids. Just love them and support them. Don't lie to their faces. Or do. I do not care, they are not my kids.

I'm a Christian, so maybe that is why... You tell your children whatever lies make you feel good about yourself. They will survive this hell world or they won't. Not my problem, but thanks for stopping by. Hope Santa was good to you this year. Take care and may the Lord have mercy on you.