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I really like the concept, but I think the restrictions are a double-edged sword. The form factor and Sailfish are a lot more appealing than 'apps blocked at a
by ectoloph 3mo ago
I really like the concept, but I think the restrictions are a double-edged sword.
The form factor and Sailfish are a lot more appealing than 'apps blocked at a system level'.
Can it run the usual apps like banking apps which can be particular about Android 'trustworthiness'?
Unfortunately, a smartphone is a near-necessity for various things like that now.
- nickserv 3mo agoThe restrictions are a good fit for children under 16. As a parent you want to be able to reach them, and they want to reach their friend. And as a parent you not want them waste their minds on YouTube garbage.
- b3lvedere 3mo agoAs a kid you want what all other kids in your group have and do. That will not be apping via a $500 Commodore flip phone.
- tennfown 3mo agoAnd as an adult that kid will thank god their parents did not get them what everyone else had when everyone else is a lobotomized idiot.
- molybd3num 3mo agono they won't
- trollbridge 3mo agoYeah they will. I don't plan to give my kids vapes at age 12.
- b3lvedere 3mo agoThat’s quite the segway going from flip phone to vapes.
- trollbridge 3mo agoUh, no.
- jonhohle 3mo agoI’ve been getting my kids KaiOS flip phones where I can disable the browser via ADB. I get a year of service and a phone for around $35 (TracPhone). There’s enough minutes that they can be used for coordinating pickups and emergencies. I’ve had nearly zero issues with the exception of ADB file transfer for music.