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Why are we using the term “feature phone” to describe phones that have unusually few features?
by cbeach 3y ago
Why are we using the term “feature phone” to describe phones that have unusually few features?
- thetoon 3y agoThat's a real good question. I always supposed their name was out before smartphones (which are definitely more "featured") existed.
- clnq 3y agoLike a safety razor, which is much less safe than modern alternatives.
- etskinner 3y agoProbably because the only things you can do on that phone are things for which there is a feature. That's what distinguishes it from a general purpose (smart) phone. Similar to the distinction between general purpose computer vs an embedded system.