Non-removable batters are debatable because it helps with waterproofing. SD cards are debatable because of read/write speeds (although with newer cards it’s really barely noticeable). It’s the fucking 3.5 Jack for me. Like I don’t want to have to carry around some fucking adapter just in case I want to plug my phone into a standard audio device.
People tell me it’s the only way to move forward with getting more companies using usbc audio or whatever. Because it’s supposed to be better or some shit. This is yet another problem with capitalism. Since there’s a billion different brands making a billion different devices it’s takes decades for some simple change like this and in the meantime the transition period involves making a trillion little adapters that will just get tossed in the garbage eventually because either they will be obsolete or just break because more planned obsolescence.
And don’t even get me started on fucking glass back phones. Dumbest fucking idea in the history of phones. Just make me a phone where I don’t have to go looking for a case to protect it.
And no, I don’t fucking care how thin it is.
I am at a point where I am contemplating a feature phone for calls and text. Then get a non-phone gadget for my other needs like camera and audio feeds. Everything you can do on a phone is something you can do at home on your computer so why this whole urge that I must respond to an email on phone 2 minutes after it in my inbox?
I’ve been practicing this exact lifestyle for many years now. Except, I don’t even have any kind of cellular device at all! So what if I can’t immediately respond within 2 seconds? I always tell people that if I don’t respond, then that means I’m either busy or away somewhere.
They’re pricey, but check our Sony’s phones. I ready drove their 5 IV back in March and it’s a very compelling option. Big ass battery for the size (5000 mAh) SD card slot work support up to 1 TB I think Audio jack Dedicated shutter button for the camera 21:9 aspect ratio OLED screen Record video at 4k 120Hz (though only for like a minute)
I didn’t go with it for other problems that others may be able to overlook. But I really wanted to keep it because of the pros I listed above. They have other options, so they may be worth checking out.
Again, they can be pricey. And they only officially support them for 2 years which is also a big problem.XCover Pro. Pretty solid
