There are actually some flip phones with Google Maps or alternatives available, but using it on that screen size could be a bit complicated! I remember looking at some of them when I was deciding on a new phone. A lot of them run on something called KaiOS, which is Linux based but not Android. They have their own app store of basic apps that can be used on it.
Yeah, the banking and things like that probably wouldn't work well or at all. My previous phones were all de-Googled android, and a lot of that type of thing didn't work without Google Play Services. This phone is also a custom version of Android without the Google bits, so it would probably be the same issue.
The photo sharing I'm afraid I don't have a lot of ideas on, other than what you mentioned. It is possible to add non Mudita apps, so you might be able to get a camera app working. I know the Olympus/OM Systems app (the camera brand I use) wouldn't work on my other phones due to having the Google services stripped out of them though.
It's pretty great, as long as you're willing to use it the way it's designed. The camera isn't great, and the screen refresh rate is too low to play video. I often carry a small mirrorless camera around as well, so I don't really need that! I have it almost entirely stock other than adding a podcast app and a better notes app. The e-ink display is really nice for reading, and even though I prefer physical books, there are a lot of free e-books available!
Your mention of people commenting about your camera reminded me of it, because I've had the chance to talk to a lot of people about digital minimalism because of that. It seems I run into quite a number of people who are either fed up with the constant attention grabbing from their phone, or realize they have an addiction to it.
I found myself using my smartphone so little anymore that when it wore out I bought a Mudita Kompakt instead. It's not quite to the level of a flip phone, (I wanted something that I could still read e-books on.) but I'm still amazed by how many comments I get on it when I have it out for something. The four or five days without charging is great!
I'm interested in seeing what it's like! I'm waiting until I can see it at home though, and they haven't announced a streaming date yet. I enjoyed the book pretty well, so I'll have to see how the movie compares.
I still use a T440p pretty regularly, but I also have a X1 Carbon Gen6 that I like as well. I had another one in between those two that was pretty nice, and I've also had the opportunity to use a few of the most recent X1 and E series laptops as well. They are nice and light compared to the older ones. Build quality overall seems reasonable for the price, especially when they're a few years old on eBay or similar.
Yeah, I was disappointed with how it ended up. There were a few flashes of enjoyment in the first two seasons, but I decided to watch something else after that.
Nice! It looks like they've got another season coming up sometime, so hopefully you enjoy it!
There are actually some flip phones with Google Maps or alternatives available, but using it on that screen size could be a bit complicated! I remember looking at some of them when I was deciding on a new phone. A lot of them run on something called KaiOS, which is Linux based but not Android. They have their own app store of basic apps that can be used on it.
Yeah, the banking and things like that probably wouldn't work well or at all. My previous phones were all de-Googled android, and a lot of that type of thing didn't work without Google Play Services. This phone is also a custom version of Android without the Google bits, so it would probably be the same issue.
The photo sharing I'm afraid I don't have a lot of ideas on, other than what you mentioned. It is possible to add non Mudita apps, so you might be able to get a camera app working. I know the Olympus/OM Systems app (the camera brand I use) wouldn't work on my other phones due to having the Google services stripped out of them though.
It's pretty great, as long as you're willing to use it the way it's designed. The camera isn't great, and the screen refresh rate is too low to play video. I often carry a small mirrorless camera around as well, so I don't really need that! I have it almost entirely stock other than adding a podcast app and a better notes app. The e-ink display is really nice for reading, and even though I prefer physical books, there are a lot of free e-books available!
Your mention of people commenting about your camera reminded me of it, because I've had the chance to talk to a lot of people about digital minimalism because of that. It seems I run into quite a number of people who are either fed up with the constant attention grabbing from their phone, or realize they have an addiction to it.
I found myself using my smartphone so little anymore that when it wore out I bought a Mudita Kompakt instead. It's not quite to the level of a flip phone, (I wanted something that I could still read e-books on.) but I'm still amazed by how many comments I get on it when I have it out for something. The four or five days without charging is great!
I'm interested in seeing what it's like! I'm waiting until I can see it at home though, and they haven't announced a streaming date yet. I enjoyed the book pretty well, so I'll have to see how the movie compares.
I've been watching the Artemis II livestream pretty heavily this week, but I ended up watching Star Trek: First Contact on First Contact Day!
Just that we both liked the exact characters! I agree though, they were well done.
Stamets! Weirdly enough those were my favorite characters too! I never got beyond season 2 though.
With all the freedom in options that are available anymore, it's sometimes nice to not need to decide!
Yes, I like to give each show some breathing space too!
I want to try Mass Effect sometime, but I've always had too many other things going on. I think I even own it already!
Glad you're liking it!
Nice! It's fun to recognize actors that are normally under heavy makeup.
This week I was watching some DS9 episodes again, Little Green Men and The Ship were the two I picked.
One of my favorite games! My spouse and I both got have quite a number of hours into it.
I was in the mood for a little bit of TOS this week, so I watched a few of my favorites!
I still use a T440p pretty regularly, but I also have a X1 Carbon Gen6 that I like as well. I had another one in between those two that was pretty nice, and I've also had the opportunity to use a few of the most recent X1 and E series laptops as well. They are nice and light compared to the older ones. Build quality overall seems reasonable for the price, especially when they're a few years old on eBay or similar.
Roughly once a week on my two main machines, or whenever I install or uninstall something.
Nice! I must have missed that the release date was coming up, I didn't have any time set aside to play it yet. Oh well, I'll give it a try sometime!
Yeah, I was disappointed with how it ended up. There were a few flashes of enjoyment in the first two seasons, but I decided to watch something else after that.