Will Linux phones become a viable alternative to the Android/iOS duopoly?

Linux phones faced stagnation after initial promise in 2020 due to poor hardware performance, software immaturity, and company problems, but conditions are now improving with better SoCs, refined mobile interfaces like Plasma Mobile and Phosh, and growing demand for alternatives as Android bootloaders become locked down. The author argues Linux phones could eventually capture a niche market similar to Linux PCs today, especially if major manufacturers like Motorola begin offering Linux-based alternatives alongside restricted Android options.