Canada @lemmy.ca Sunshine (she/her) @lemmy.ca 2d ago

Apple, Google, Amazon and Nvidia devices not affected by Canadian tariffs

mobilesyrup.com Apple, Google, Amazon and Nvidia devices not affected by Canadian tariffs

A look the list shows that smartphones, smart home products, tablets and other consumer electronics not included in the 25 per cent tariffs.

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I'd still avoid American brands. Currently using a Pixel but if I had to buy again, I'd be looking at a Fairphone or Samsung. I'd probably stretch this Pixel for a while. Technically it's got 5 more years of software support.
- You mentioned the Fairphkne and I’ve been eyeing it too. Has anything changed with how we can actually get it here? Or do we still have to do our homework and check if it’ll work with our existing providers or get a new plan?
  
  Still have to check. A colleague is using, an FP4, I think, in Ontario, but I don't know which provider he's on.
  
  How to purchase a Fairphone 5, and get it shipped to Canada: https://www.clove.co.uk/products/fairphone-5-5g.
  
  I have a Fairphone 5, and have used it since launch (2023Q4) on a major Canadian carrier. And before then, I used the Fairphone 4, since 2021Q4.
  
  Thank you.
  
  It's annoying that they won't sell directly to Canada.
  
  Edit: but please edit your post so the period at the end doesn't become part of the clickable link.
  
  Done. Please come join us over at !fairvote@lemmy.ca, we are trying to control of government back to the people!
  
  I have a FP5 in the EU and I love it. I think you can get a 4, and I'm under the impression the 5 will work on some bands but not others in Canada
  
  I wrote “eyeing” but that’s an understatement — I’ve been mouthwatering. I’m a bit of a sucker for things I can tinker with. I don’t need a new phone at the moment, but the day may come soon.
  
  I’ve looked around and yeah, that’s my impression too, that the 5 doesn’t work with certain bands, but I don’t think I’ve seen a definitive list.
  
  I did see that some people have used some middleman service to get the 4.
  
  I promise I'll post on Lemmy somewhere (whenever it makes sense?) this fall when I visit the US with my Fairphone 5*
  
  *Trip subject to how terrible things are there at the time lol
  
  ran into that when i brought my Canadian S22U to the UK. Often i had perfect high speed service, and other days I just had 0 service.
- You can install Graphene OS to prolong its usage.
- Alternatively if you can live without a bleeding edge device, maybe next time you could get a used one (assuming there's a reputable seller within Canada). To my knowledge, that shouldn't benefit the company other than people seeing you use it, and it's also more environmentally friendly.
- I came across this phone the other day, another alternative but I haven't looked too much into it.
  
  https://commerce.jolla.com/products/jolla-community-phone
  
  You could also flash this onto your Pixel
  
  https://grapheneos.org/
  
  Yeah, I'm considering GrapheneOS.
  
  I had no idea Jolla were still developing. This device seems brand new. Interesting.
  
  Hmm...looks like it needs a subscription for the OS, not sure about that. I'm looking for a new new phone myself.
  
  "Your purchase includes a 12-month Sailfish OS full license subscription valued at €59.88 (€4.99/month), granting access to all releases, commercial components, and feature upgrades. After the first year, you can choose to continue your subscription and support Sailfish OS development further. Even without renewal, your device will continue to function, but future software updates and commercial component upgrades will not be available."
  
  That could be fine. Cheaper hardware, without built-in cost of updates. Then you pay for update support.
  
  Graphene is ridiculously easy to flash. Back up your data & plug in your phone then click install. Highly recommended. Been using it for years and I get very frequent security updates.
  
  I just want a graphene alternative for my samsung...
- I really want to keep using mine but the 3g sunset will render it useless with my current provider.
  
  It's really annoying.
  
  what are you currently using?
  
  I tend to buy a phone, and use it for 4+ years, but cant imagine using it longer
  
  Pixel 3a, bought it used when the 5 came out.
- What is South Korea saying about US policy?

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