Other than the FairPhone, which you already mentioned, nothing really matches all criteria.

I’d give a nod to the Pixel line, though. Google already offers 5 years of software updates, and the next line is rumoured to get 7. Plus Google allows Custom ROM support, which makes it a fan favourite in the privacy community. Granted it’s not as repairable as the FairPhone, and it’s not as eco-friendly, but it’s decent enough.

China stealing foreign companies tech/code… /Noooo, say it’s not so /s

Huh, I never considered it from the iMessage standpoint. Isn’t that (currently) just a messaging protocol? I didn’t think it manages your contacts. I thought Apple just used CardDAV, which supports contact images. It was their excuse for why they couldn’t end to end encrypt that data, with ADP.

Best advice I can give folks is not to be afraid of haggling your contracts. When their introductory offers, and the initial contract ends, call them. Though, it would help if there is actual market competition… though from what I hear about the US… that’s non-existent, when it comes to broadband packages.

I pay for 500Mbps down and 50Mbps up, with no caps. Though, I often get a little more than that. I’m in the UK, with Virgin. My plan also comes with a SIM card with unlimited calls, SMS, and capped 2GB data (5G capable). All told I pay about £34, which is roughly $44.

I can see the appeal. Of course it would be easier for the average user, for Steam integration (eg: with Steam Deck), but the real killer feature would be cloud save syncing. Add in the Community features, like forums (good resource), and the potential for guides, on getting settings optimized for a game.