Light Phone - 2024
I recently got the chance to work with Light Phone shooting and advertising their low-tech, e-ink "dumbphone." This is a phone with only a few built-in tools, no app-store, and no camera.
I recently got the chance to work with Light Phone shooting and advertising their low-tech, e-ink "dumbphone." This is a phone with only a few built-in tools, no app-store, and no camera.
Okay, that doesn't sound like a good thing. So why would I want to try this phone out?
Completely distraction-free living. With no internet and no social media you can go back to the days of focused living and no temptation to pull the phone out. And honestly, it was a really noticeable change (in the best possible way)!
You've still got plenty of ways to keep your life organized - from alarms, a calendar, directions, notes, and a timer.
You've also got some low-distraction tools like music and podcasts.
I'm a cheater though. I've still got a computer, a laptop, and a tablet keeping me connected. But honestly, that setup is working great for me.
I love that I can stay connected and have all of the apps I need, but still be restricted when I am out on family walks or sitting at the dinner table. I'm not going to reach over and pull out my laptop like I would a small smartphone in my pocket.
The new light phone III (the model after this one) does have a camera - which is the only thing I really feel I'm missing these days (I grabbed a point-and-shoot, but nothing is really as accessible as a smartphone camera)!
I'm a believer. This low-tech movement is something really cool that I'm enjoying seeing others try online, and the Light Phone is a major player in helping others disconnect.
And keep in mind - this is from someone who photographs tech!