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Has anyone else switched to a dumbphone? (leminal.space)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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I'm making my first post here on Leminal Space because I hear it's a better alternative to Reddit. One that's more privacy-oriented, less rage-baity, and less pro-corporate.

About 9 months ago, I made the switch from a smartphone to a flip phone, and boy did it make my life so much better. I've become less dependent on technology, and I've become more self-sufficent. Printing maps with MapQuest and MyOSMmatic have been quite a lot of fun. And I also feel smarter because "Googling things" have become much more inconvenient.

Carrying a notebook with me has also allowed me to draw more, and I also feel less distracted. Anyone else switched to a flip phone? If so, what are your ways to manage life without a smart phone?

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[–] 3 points 10 months ago (1 child)

I wonder if a smartphone with e-ink display would be a good solution.

Good enough for secure messaging & calling apps, usable with their existing touch-UIs, yet devoid of the addictive potential enabled by vibrant colour, smooth-scroll, and video.

Can even still use the camera -- just need to wait until you 'develop' them by transferring to another device/medium with full colour or a video-capable display.

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