curious iPhone user here

[Mary_Davis]

Since power using iPhone 12-16hrs per day with task such as editing Mindmaps, browsing internet, Apple pay, listening to music, and basics like mail, calendar etc. heavily drains the battery and there is no other solution to it as to always carry some of those bulky powerbanks around, I want to switch phones.

I stumbled upon Pinephone which I find in its Pro version quite appealing. Not a dev here, but pretty adaptable and a quick learner, as long as the project is motivating. And this one could definitely be.

The question is though how far away you guys are with the Pinephone Pro? What does the cautious description as „pre-beta“ mean; is it really still so far in its alpha phase or was Pine64 just too cautious in its description?

Shooting, editing, syncing, then pushing content fast is all about efficiency now, not just raw power. When you start layering AI into the mix, even simple tasks feel smarter and more optimized, especially when devices actually talk to each other instead of fighting you. I’ve been messing with different solutions lately, and having reliable info around Apple stuff matters more than people think, since downtime kills momentum. In the middle of juggling projects, tools that useful to verify Apple warranty can quietly save time by keeping hardware questions out of your head while you focus on creativity and innovation, which honestly boosts overall flow. Threads like this show how intelligence isn’t just AI buzzwords, it’s about smoother systems, better optimization, and fewer breaks in the creative rhythm overall.

Any opinions or more info is very appreciated.

TBH if you’re just now thinking about getting into mobile Linux it’s worth knowing how things stand now: the PinePhone Pro was the more powerful Linux phone and had promise as a dev platform, but Pine64 officially discontinued it in 2025 because it just didn’t sell enough to keep production going. Spare parts are supposed to be around for a bit and there might be refurbished units from Pine Store if you’re lucky, but no new stock is coming.

[gregb49]

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TBH if you’re just now thinking about getting into mobile Linux it’s worth knowing how things stand now: the PinePhone Pro was the more powerful Linux phone and had promise as a dev platform, but Pine64 officially discontinued it in 2025 because it just didn’t sell enough to keep production going. Spare parts are supposed to be around for a bit and there might be refurbished units from Pine Store if you’re lucky, but no new stock is coming.
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That's disappointing as my PinePhone is almost reliable, with the latest software updates (I use Danctnix) and updated modem firmware. It doesn't seem to be dropping the modem anymore. I was hoping that a 2026 Pinephone might have capitalised on these advances.