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submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

Anybody have one of these gizmos? Seems a bit interesting to me although it also lacks a number of non-social smartphone features I like/use:

  • mapping/directions (apparently this is an optional feature, no idea about quality)
  • audiobooks (although maybe podcasts app can be used?)
  • signal/whatsapp
  • email (viewing email as addictive in 2024 is a bit quaint; remember "crackberries"?)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I basically disagree and your idea about putting more control in the hands of users is undermined by the entire adtech industry having the singular aim of undermining your self control.

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago

wouldn't loading a minimalist OS onto the phone and just not installing those apps accomplish the same thing?