you're buying a crippled android phone with physical buttons and a tiny screen that is hopefully touch supported
STOP BUYING IT FOR LOOKS!!! those companies profiting off of many people (like me) who are blinded by nostalgia
i think phones are just tools and as much as algorithms force us to scroll, you can take control back using minimalistic launchers (android mostly) and time limits, small changes that can decrease your time
get a hobby, walk outside (HYPOCRITICAL STATEMENTS)
instead of serving into consumerism by buying a shiny new plastic toy that's gonna be neglected in a drawer after a week, just for tiktok trend yaaaaaaaaay
i'm not gonna tell you what you buy with your own money, but we can't deny that our phones are essential, so taking them away instantly will make our lives harder, therefore i don't think it's a great idea to settle with a substantially less practical device
not to mention the whole analog bag trend, which mutated into a fancier "what's in my bag?" and stuffing as much junk as you can
WHY WOULD YOU CARRY A LIBRARY & DOZENS OF TECH ON A BAG THAT YOU'D BARELY BE ABLE TO CARRY AROUND????
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FrutigerJoey
Yes. You are right. There are no needs for a flip phone as a default smartphone in this generation is good enough with built in app lockers, time limiters, etc.
(Not to mention you can pick up a Samsung A15 for less than $100).
The idea of going fully to a flip phone starts to degrade when you realize today we rely on two-factor authentication, services that require applications, etc. Unless that flip phone is also running the latest android, I still need my banking apps as well as authenticators to get by everyday.
You do not need the fastest or the most expensive phone. If a digital detox is what one needs, I recommend just removing all the apps from the phone and stick to the browser as your main sign in point. Most people today log in and never think of logging off now. Having a de-cluttered launcher can benefit you from feeling less distracted.
I agree, your points are really valid and I'm glad you didn't misunderstand my post!
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alexanderspoison
jesus christ THANK YOU. i keep saying this. what is buying a flip phone going to do for you if you dont fix your scrolling habits first? youll just go back to your phone. you already have a smartphone, so instead of whining about hating it you should use it like the tool that it is and fix your habits. so many resources to help you stop scrolling that are ON THE PHONE THAT YOU HAVE and people choose flip phones
EXACTLY! It's becoming a trend at this point
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