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by _hhff 2365 days ago
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!

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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!