Re:The Light Phone: Minimal Smartphone
by prox on Sunday August 15, 2021 @04:10AM
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It’s easier to stop using these apps. I stopped using whatsapp years ago, first announcement was panic in some cases “How can I reach you!” but it all solves itself.
Instead of Spotify I went back to MP3s and bandcamp. I sometimes use Apple Store or Youtube to find new songs/recommendations.
For messaging I have a desktop where I can FB message family and friends, so only at set times. Same with other messaging, only at set times.
People can text me, but somehow people forgot about that :)
Reducing dependency on chokehold services is a good thing in my book.
For directions an old fashioned gps navigator works fine or downloaded openstreet map.
Instead of Spotify I went back to MP3s and bandcamp. I sometimes use Apple Store or Youtube to find new songs/recommendations.
For messaging I have a desktop where I can FB message family and friends, so only at set times. Same with other messaging, only at set times.
People can text me, but somehow people forgot about that :)
Reducing dependency on chokehold services is a good thing in my book.
For directions an old fashioned gps navigator works fine or downloaded openstreet map.