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I gave a talk at DevConf.CZ 2026 about Amazfish, an open-source smartwatch companion for Linux. I covered smartwatch hacking, reverse engineering, cross-platform Qt/C++ development, and privacy concerns around fitness and location data. If you’re interested in open hardware, Linux mobile, or wearable software, check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS5GvGLaiIY
Amazfish 2.9.0 is out! 🚀 Many changes packed in. Short version? Check the release notes. Long version? Read my blog. Highlights: ZeppOS support ⌚, Bangle.js sync 📊, Sport SummaryPage 🏃♂️, FitTrackee upload 🔗, PineTime updates 🌤️, and more!
The progress is not as fast as all of us hope for, but development continues steadily. Recent work includes improvements to the device lock implementation, moving the platform towards openSUSE and OBS, various fixes and cleanups across Glacier components, Qt 6–related updates, and successful testing on new hardware. Device lock improvements There were several fixes [ ]
First impressions of Ubuntu Touch on Fairphone 5. Flashing quirks, using noble/daily, MTP/ADB issues. Calls, SMS 5G work well! Check out my review.
In the past month, several improvements have been made across the Nemo ecosystem to accommodate recent changes in the Kremium API. A number of core applications were updated, the lock screen experience was significantly enhanced, and support for UI scaling was improved. As mentioned in a previous blog post, changes to the Kremium API — [ ]
This update covers recent progress in the Nemo Mobile project on Manjaro. Key highlights include fixes for pulseaudio-modules-nemo, advances in the Kremium library, the removal of outdated Telepathy components, and new GitHub-based CI. Several packages were updated or fixed, and Nemo successfully booted on the Orange Pi 3B v2. pulseaudio-modules-nemo wasn t compiling because Manjaro has [ ]
It's been a while since the last update. We've been migrating Nemo to Qt6, fixing compatibility issues, updating upstream components, and tackling Manjaro's package changes. Notable progress includes Lipstick fixes, merged patches, and the Kremium compatibility layer for running Sailfish OS apps.
Na srazu OpenAltu jsem měl přenášku na téma: Chytré hodinky pohledem linuxáka. Proč chtít chytré hodinky, co se s nimi dá dělat bez ztráty soukromí. Různé střípky z vývoje doprovodné aplikace a komu darovat starší zařízení (třeba s vybitou baterkou). Na vhsky.cz je záznam: https://vhsky.cz/w/24Gnj89Pn8smTN7AikeFgD?start=1h7s
🚫📞 I've created exPhone, a call-blocking app for Ubuntu Touch! It blocks unwanted calls (including "ex-" calls 😄). Built with libwatchfish, SQLite, and AI tools for the logo. Despite UX feedback, I’m proud of the journey! 🚀 Try it out contribute if you can! #UbuntuTouch #AppDev #OpenSource #CallBlocking
Today, a new version of #Amazfish was released, marking another step forward for the project. The previous version came out three months ago, and this update brings several notable improvements. Enhancements were made in the following areas: improved Bangle.js support, easier translations, refined user experience, and better pairing functionality.