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).
Thank 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!
It 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!
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!