I went through my late teens as the initial smart phone boom was happening. I had a Motorola q that could get TV channels and had a keyboard. I had the enV that flipped open. And many androids/blackberries that I loved for their unique form factor and functionality.

I have never balked at spending money on a phone and for a long time i felt locked into generic flagship devices. With the debut of folding screens I feel like my appetite for unique devices rekindled. I think the power of android lies in its diversity of implementation.

So what features and functionalities would you choose over the next flagship release?

  • @[email protected]
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    21 year ago

    Have you seen the Fairphone? It allows to swap the battery and repair other hardware, is ethically sourced and has an extended warranty. Unfortunately the hardware is from 2021. I hope they release a new one this September.

    • @Thadrax
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      21 year ago

      Have they improved with newer models? I had a Fairphone 2, but it would regularly crash when using it on my bike (I assume modular design and vibrations didn’t really work that well) and after a few dozen times of removing the cover the plastic started to crack already.

      I loved the mission statement, but the product itself seemed a bit lacking and needed handling it very carefully.

    • @mcherm
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      11 year ago

      I had not seen it before, but it looks interesting. My biggest concern would be about compatibility with US carriers.