E/os is just android.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki//e/_(operating_system)

I do see that Ubuntu touch is an option though.

It’s shameful that most phones run one of two operating systems. There’s not enough competition. I’m still pissed about WebOS and Windows Phone being abandoned. I am hopeful though that web-based apps might make it possible for another OS to enter the market successfully at some point.

Is it really de-googled if it still runs Android?

Doesn’t this thing just run android and Google App Store? What a waste of decent hardware.

Holding security updates hostage is a sicko business strategy. I hope the EU sues them for it.