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return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

People want 'dumbphones'. Will companies make them?

www.bbc.com

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People want 'dumbphones'. Will companies make them?

www.bbc.com

return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago
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Self-labelled neo-Luddites and the tech-stressed are searching for phones with fewer features. Industry experts cite precarious profit margins and a wobbly market around this need.
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    There is something about the Palm Pre or Jolla Sailfish OS that was so endearing back then. Devices that support it just don’t exist.

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      Sad thing is, WebOS still exists.

      But it’s running on LG televisions

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        And putting ads all over the screen…

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          While its no excuse for them to do this, I run my LG tv with no internet access for it. And I honestly prefer a “dumb” tv anyway.

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            Same. My TV has a netflix button and a YouTube button. 10 years ago those would have been Crackle and Joost. Look it up kiddos.

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