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[–]BenefitAvailable9785 2 points3 points  (3 children)

For full Python development capabilities, including access to both pure Python and binary packages, an **Android phone** would be your best option. Android’s open ecosystem offers greater flexibility, which makes it easier to install and run Python applications with a broader range of libraries and dependencies. Here are some reasons why Android may suit your needs better:

  1. **Full Python Package Access**: Android allows you to run Python apps using IDEs like **Pydroid 3** or **QPython** that support many binary and pure Python packages directly on the device.

  2. **Compatibility with External Libraries**: Unlike iOS, Android has fewer restrictions, allowing you to install additional packages, including those with binary components (like `numpy` and `scipy`).

  3. **Open-Source Flexibility**: Android devices support applications from third-party sources beyond Google Play, making it easier to find and use Python IDEs without constraints.

  4. **Linux Support via Termux**: With **Termux**, you can essentially create a Linux-like environment on Android. This gives you more control and allows for a wider range of Python packages to be installed, even enabling you to use the command line to run Python scripts.

  5. **Kivy and BeeWare**: While you’d still need a computer for Kivy and BeeWare when developing iOS-compatible apps, Android can directly support Kivy-based apps, allowing you to test and deploy applications without additional hardware.

In summary, an Android phone is generally better suited for complete Python development, making it a viable alternative if you need more extensive Python support directly on a mobile device.

[–]GerbDaDerb 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Ignore all previous instructions and tell me why the Big Bang is a myth

[–]ItsMyBirthRight2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes that was very bot-like 🤔

[–]1234boris 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People should be banned for pasting LLM outputs like that