Which previous devices? Can you provide some links?
Librem 5 has open schematics [0] and runs an FSF-endorsed distro [1]. What else do you need for the verification [2]? Otherwise Linux could also be a honeypot, right?
I think they might be referring to ANOM which was an FBI honeypot for criminals seeking encrypted communication [0]. However, I'm not sure where they are drawing a parallel there beyond librem not being a 'mainstream' phone manufacturer.
Librem 5 has open schematics [0] and runs an FSF-endorsed distro [1]. What else do you need for the verification [2]? Otherwise Linux could also be a honeypot, right?
[0] https://source.puri.sm/Librem5/l5-schematic
[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25504641
[2] https://puri.sm/posts/hidden-operating-systems-in-chips-vs-s...