Volla Phone runs Linux in a rugged shell and proves replaceable batteries are still doable

Volla's new Plinius is a rugged, Google-free Android phone with a replaceable battery, IP68 rating, and a clean OLED display, starting at €598.
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I tried to de-Google my phone using only open source apps, and only 2 survived

I’ve been covering Android since 2022, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...