This Privacy-Focused Phone Doesn’t Have Google Services

This Privacy-Focused Phone Doesn’t Have Google Services

Apart from its privacy-focused features, an interesting addition is a dual-boot function. Alongside running the AOSP-based Volla OS, users will be able to install a second operating system such as Ubuntu Touch on the device. When the phone is turned on, owners can choose which one of the two operating systems they want to boot into by accessing the multi-boot menu. According to Winfuture, the second operating system can only be installed onto a MicroSD card, but a feature update will add support for installing onto the internal memory. In addition, the manufacturer has revealed it is working to bring other Linux-based operating systems to the device, such as Sailfish OS, Manjaro and Droidian.
The specs of the Volla Phone 22 put it squarely in the mid-range category. It packs a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a notch for the 16MP front-facing camera. Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, which is a 4G chip. Kickstarter backers will be able to get it in just one configuration that has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A MicroSD card slot (supports up to 512GB) has been included for those who wish to add more storage. The two cameras on the back are a 48MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultrawide angle camera that can also shoot macro photos. The phone also has NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, support for dual SIMs (nano only), and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The Volla Phone 22 has a 4500mAh removable battery. Hallo says it supports fast charging but doesn’t specify the rating. Nevertheless, buyers will get a power adapter included in the box. Wired charging is via a USB-C port which sits at the bottom alongside a 3.5mm audio jack. A surprising but cool feature is that the phone supports Qi wireless charging despite having a removable back panel. The smartphone is listed on Kickstarter and has already crossed its goal four times over as of the time of writing. Nevertheless, some early bird perks are available that bring the price tag lower than its official retail price of €398 (~$430). Interested buyers in the United States who want can order the phone, provided they have confirmed it can work with their carrier. Those who want a more powerful phone are better off waiting for the OSOM OV1, which is scheduled to launch later this year.
Source: Volla Phone 22|Kickstarter, Winfuture

#PrivacyFocused #Phone #Doesnt #Google #Services

This Privacy-Focused Phone Doesn’t Have Google Services

Apart from its privacy-focused features, an interesting addition is a dual-boot function. Alongside running the AOSP-based Volla OS, users will be able to install a second operating system such as Ubuntu Touch on the device. When the phone is turned on, owners can choose which one of the two operating systems they want to boot into by accessing the multi-boot menu. According to Winfuture, the second operating system can only be installed onto a MicroSD card, but a feature update will add support for installing onto the internal memory. In addition, the manufacturer has revealed it is working to bring other Linux-based operating systems to the device, such as Sailfish OS, Manjaro and Droidian.
The specs of the Volla Phone 22 put it squarely in the mid-range category. It packs a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a notch for the 16MP front-facing camera. Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, which is a 4G chip. Kickstarter backers will be able to get it in just one configuration that has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A MicroSD card slot (supports up to 512GB) has been included for those who wish to add more storage. The two cameras on the back are a 48MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultrawide angle camera that can also shoot macro photos. The phone also has NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, support for dual SIMs (nano only), and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The Volla Phone 22 has a 4500mAh removable battery. Hallo says it supports fast charging but doesn’t specify the rating. Nevertheless, buyers will get a power adapter included in the box. Wired charging is via a USB-C port which sits at the bottom alongside a 3.5mm audio jack. A surprising but cool feature is that the phone supports Qi wireless charging despite having a removable back panel. The smartphone is listed on Kickstarter and has already crossed its goal four times over as of the time of writing. Nevertheless, some early bird perks are available that bring the price tag lower than its official retail price of €398 (~$430). Interested buyers in the United States who want can order the phone, provided they have confirmed it can work with their carrier. Those who want a more powerful phone are better off waiting for the OSOM OV1, which is scheduled to launch later this year.
Source: Volla Phone 22|Kickstarter, Winfuture

#PrivacyFocused #Phone #Doesnt #Google #Services