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Congratulations on the launch of Light Phone 2. I like the premise of E-Ink as smartphone display for anyone who uses the smartphone display for text, light st
by Abishek_Muthian 7y ago
Congratulations on the launch of Light Phone 2.
I like the premise of E-Ink as smartphone display for anyone who uses the smartphone display for text, light static graphics consumption. I'm seeing more manufacturers trying to bring cheaper E-Ink smartphones to the market[1][2].
I understand the philosophy of Light Phone and thereby it not having Internet browser; but, HN on Kindle Oasis has always been a pleasant experience to me if the linked article website uses standard web development practices(cough TechCrunch).
[1]https://www.gizmochina.com/2019/10/24/hisense-a5-with-an-e-ink-display-snapdragon-439-4000mah-battery-launched/ https://www.gizmochina.com/2019/10/24/hisense-a5-with-an-e-i...
[2]https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/kingrow-k1-the-healthy-phone-cares-your-eyes#/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/kingrow-k1-the-healthy-ph...
- _hhff 7y agoThank you! And yes - including a browser was a big debate, but ultimately we wanted to ensure minimalism and restraint was enforced on the software level. A browser means instagram, facebook and email are all readily accessible. A lot of users like our device because it’s impossible to get to those platforms... That said - grids of instagram selfies rendered to a 2.84” Eink screen would surely be an interesting art experiment, ha!
- Abishek_Muthian 7y agoIt is a wise SW development decision, I see the browser development on Alt-SmartPhone OS like Ubuntu Touch being its Achilles heel; by removing Internet browser you've created more value for your target audience and saved yourself from the perils of browser development!