The Pine Phone "Convergence Edition" is a $199 Linux-based smartphone featuring physical switches to disable the camera, microphone, and Wi-Fi for privacy. However, a hands-on review reveals the device is currently a "piece of crap" with frequent software crashes and a non-functional browser. While the concept of a "desktop in your pocket" is promising, the segment concludes the technology is at least two years away from being consumer-ready.
