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Moreover, the entrenched duopoly of Apple and Google controls nearly every aspect of modern smartphones—hardware manufacturing, firmware, app stores, payment systems, and lobbying efforts that influence global policy. Governments worldwide are adopting digital IDs, contact tracing, and app-based verification systems that seamlessly integrate into these corporate-controlled ecosystems. The result is a "lockdown" on mobile technology that seems nearly unbreakable.
However, the Libra Phone symbolizes a potential turning point—a beacon of hope for those determined to reclaim digital sovereignty. Its success could inspire a new wave of devices that prioritize user freedoms without sacrificing essential features.