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Commodore announces Linux-based flip phone with ‘no social media, no browser’ — the Callback 8020 will be available in five retro colorways starting at $499, runs 99% of Android apps (www.tomshardware.com)

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Linux-based phone still ‘runs 99% of Android apps’ so you can do more with it, if you wish

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[–] MolochHorridus@piefed.social 45 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Shipping with WhatsApp but blocking browser installs even by APK, what the hell?

From the FAQ:

“Callback allows any Android APK to be sideloaded, except for social media and browsers which are proven to have negative mental health effects.”

“WhatsApp comes preinstalled.”

[–] MolochHorridus@piefed.social 17 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Their reasoning for this is even flimsier:

“Because the browser is the back door. Most social media, feeds, video sites, news spirals, and endless searches are still available through the web. Blocking only the apps would leave the main temptation intact.”

Imagine using social media apps on 3,25” 640x480 screen. Now imagine using simple text heavy web pages, like Wikipedia on that screen. One is possible, even useful the other pure bullshit.