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  • Didn’t Fairphone or some other Linux phone maker include switches in some relatively recent model?

    EDIT: According to (embarrassed for having to mention source) Google’s AI summary, yes:

    • Murena 2: Features a dedicated physical privacy switch that physically cuts the circuit for the microphone and camera.

    • Purism Librem 5: Offers physical toggle switches on the side of the phone to mechanically sever power to the microphone, camera, and baseband.

    • Pine64 PinePhone: Includes built-in hardware DIP switches under the back cover that allow you to completely disconnect the mic, cameras, and modems.