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My phone is an ereader now

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327 points wonger_ | 1 comments | 31 Aug 25 02:58 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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nesk_ ◴[31 Aug 25 09:54 UTC] No.45081917[source]▶
I've been searching for dumb phones these last weeks to avoid using my phone too much. But it comes with issues:

- my bank requires a smartphone

- whatsapp desktop requires a smartphone too

This smartphone could be an alternative: no videos, you can still use third party applications, perfect for reading.

Thank you for sharing!

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Egrodo ◴[31 Aug 25 12:30 UTC] No.45082685[source]▶
On Whatsapp web you can now log in with your phone number via a 2fac text, no camera required.
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1. nesk_ ◴[31 Aug 25 13:03 UTC] No.45082841[source]▶
That's good to know, but you still need a smartphone to handle the connection. Having a dumb phone wouldn't work, if I properly understand how this works.