#Sidephone

Skel101

@skel101.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

I published a review of the #sidephone to my blog: skel.fyi/blog/sidepho...

#smartphones #foss #opensource

Karu

@ltkaru.bsky.social

1 month ago

The Sidephone "Unlimited" plan is actually a hard 22 GB data cap (T-Mobile MVNO)
Some carriers' Unlimited plan throttles speed after a certain threshold, but this one disconnects you entirely.
For some, 22 GB is 'effectively unlimited', but it's still factually limited
#sidephone

Karu

@ltkaru.bsky.social

1 month ago

Can't make a long video post here, but I've recorded my #sidephone unboxing yesterday

Video: nitter.poast.org/lt_karu/stat...

Skel101

@skel101.bsky.social

3 months ago

I published a new post to my blog about #sidephone
skel.fyi/blog/sidephone
#smartphones #technology

Liliputing

@liliputing.bsky.social

4 months ago

Sidephone’s candybar-style phone with swappable keypads expected to ship in January The Sidephone is a modern phone with an Android-based operating system and a touchscreen display. But it also looks like a classic dumb phone with a candybar-style layout featuring a small screen above a numeric keypad. But what really makes this phone unusual is that the number pad is a removable module that can be replaced with other input "tiles." Sidephone…

Sidephone’s candybar-style phone with swappable keypads expected to ship in January #DumbPhone, #Modular, #NumberPad, #Sidephone, #Sundial

Android

@android.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

4 months ago

Sidephone’s candybar-style phone with swappable keypads expected to ship in January The Sidephone is a modern phone with an Android-based operating system and a touchscreen display. But it also looks like a classic dumb phone with a candybar-style layout featuring a small screen above a numeric keypad. But what really makes this phone unusual is that the number pad is a removable module that can be replaced with […] The post Sidephone’s candybar-style phone with swappable keypads expected to ship in January appeared first on Liliputing.

Sidephone’s candybar-style phone with swappable keypads expected to ship in January The Sidephone is a modern phone with an Android-based operating system and a touchscreen display. But it also...

#News #dumb #phone #modular #number #pad #sidephone #sundial

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Liliputing

@liliputing.bsky.social

7 months ago

Sidephone software demo shows how the $249 distraction-free phone with a 2.8 inch screen and swappable keypads will work Most modern phones have big displays and access to millions of apps. But there are a growing number of niche phones aimed at folks looking for mobile devices that are a little less capable. The idea is that a phone without social media apps or maybe even a web browser will be a little less addictive, while still letting you talk, text, and stream music on the go.

Sidephone software demo shows how the $249 distraction-free phone with a 2.8 inch screen and swappable keypads will work #Android, #DistractionFreePhone, #DumbPhone, #Sidephone

Android

@android.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gy

7 months ago

Most modern phones have big displays and access to millions of apps. But there are a growing number of niche phones aimed at folks looking for mobile devices that are a little _less_ capable. The idea is that a phone without social media apps or maybe even a web browser will be a little less addictive, while still letting you talk, text, and stream music on the go. The **Sidephone** is an upcoming phone that stands out for a few reasons. First unveiled earlier this year, it has a 2.8 inch display and a number pad, making it look more like a classic Nokia-like candy bar-style dumb phone than a modern smartphone. That number pad though? It can be swapped for different input modules. And while the Sidephone runs an Android-based operating system, it’s been stripped down to provide a more distraction-free experience (and to play well with a small screen). Now the folks at Sidephone have shared a demo video that shows the software in action. The operating system basically looks like Android, because it is. There’s a stock Android-style lock screen, Quick Settings drop-down panel, and home screen launcher with support for widgets, app icons, and multi-page layouts. But there’s no Google Play Store or other Google apps and services. There are only a handful of applications installed by default, including camera, photo gallery, clock, contact, file browser, SMS, and phone apps. There’s no web browser installed by default. You _can_ install a web browser and some other applications from an App Library, which features a small number of curated applications. The repository also includes Olauncher, which is an even simpler home screen & app launcher for folks that want an even simpler user interface. Don’t want to be tempted by even the _possibility_ of installing a web browser on your distraction-free phone? You can actually remove the browser or other apps from the repository so that they’re no longer even visible in the list of installable apps. You can re-add them by visiting the Sidephone website and scanning a QR code. On the other hand if there are some apps that you’d prefer not to live without, you can sideload pretty much any Android app – since this phone doesn’t include Google Mobile Services, it won’t be subject to the restrictions on sideloading that Google plans to impose next year. But not all apps are going to play well with a 2.8 inch display. If nothing else, the screen is so small that if you bring up an on-screen keyboard for typing, it’s going to cover most of the display. One of the most interesting things about the Sidephone’s operating system is a key remapping feature baked into the Settings app. It will let you change the functionality of any key. Want to use the volume buttons to skip forward or backward when playing media? You can use the remapping function for that. Want to remap the # key to function as Caps Lock? That’s possible too. The Sidephone is expected to launch later this year for around $249. Specs are expected to include: * 2.8 inch, 480 x 640 pixel touchscreen display * MediaTek MT8766 processor (4 x Cortex-A53 CPU cores & Imagination GE8300 graphics) * 4GB RAM * 64GB storage * 1800 mAh battery * 12MP camera * WiFi, Bluetooth, and 4G LTE A prototype of the phone measures 126 x 55 x 12.5mm (4.96″ x 2.17″ x 0.49″), making it pretty small by modern smartphone standards (if a bit on the thick side). _viaNotebookCheck_ ## Support Liliputing Liliputing's primary sources of revenue are advertising and affiliate links (if you click the "Shop" button at the top of the page and buy something on Amazon, for example, we'll get a small commission). But there are several ways you can support the site directly even if you're using an ad blocker* and hate online shopping. ### Contribute to our Patreon campaign _or..._ ### Contribute via PayPal * If you _are_ using an ad blocker like uBlock Origin and seeing a pop-up message at the bottom of the screen, we have a guide that may help you disable it. ## Subscribe to Liliputing via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address Subscribe Join 9,496 other subscribers

Sidephone software demo shows how the $249 distraction-free phone with a 2.8 inch screen and swappable keypads will work Most modern phones have big displays and access to millions of apps. But the...

#News #android #distraction #free #phone #dumb #phone #sidephone

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@guruhitech.bsky.social

10 months ago

Sidephone: lo smartphone con tasti fisici che sfida il touchscreen totale In un’epoca dominata da display infiniti e gesture touch, arriva un dispositivo che rema controcorrente e conquista con il suo fascino retrò: si chiama

Sidephone: lo smartphone con tasti fisici che sfida il touchscreen totale
#Sidephone #smartphone #Android #touchscreen #display
guruhitech.com/sidephone-lo...

Hardware Premium

@hardwarepremium.bsky.social

11 months ago

📱¿Cansado de tanta notificación? El nuevo Sidephone te trae un diseño retro, teclados intercambiables y cero distracciones digitales. ¡Minimalismo y utilidad en tu bolsillo! #Sidephone #Minimalismo #DesconexionDigital #Android #Tecnologia

Liliputing

@liliputing.bsky.social

11 months ago

Sidephone is a distraction-free phone with a 2.8 inch display and swappable keypads The Sidephone is an upcoming cellphone that looks like a blast from the past thanks to its candy bar-style design with a small screen positioned above a keypad. The $249 phone is kind of a throwback to a style of handset that was designed primarily for making phone calls, and not much else. But it's also a modern device that runs a custom version of Android, so it 

Sidephone is a distraction-free phone with a 2.8 inch display and swappable keypads #DistractionFree, #NumberPad, #Phone, #Sidephone