The article discusses the author's experience switching from an iPhone to a Light Phone II, which is part of a category known as 'dumbphones.' These devices prioritize basic communication over the multitude of features found in smartphones, allowing for a more minimalist lifestyle. The author shares reflections on how this shift has affected his daily life, especially in a new city. He notes that while using dumbphones is part of a growing trend towards mindfulness and digital detoxification, it remains a niche subculture amidst the dominance of smartphones.
When my family moved to a new city during that time, I tracked the experience, by turns alienating and thrilling, in relation to my lack of a smartphone.
Dumbphones are often hitched to mindfulness and mental health campaigns, for users seeking a digital detox.
While it does feel personally revolutionary to ditch a smartphone, it's really more of a subculture, and will likely remain so as long as the lords of Silicon Valley reign.
The Light Phone considers itself a mere tool for communication, with a limited selection of additional 'tools' like simple map directions, a notepad, and a podcast player.
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