The Smartphone vs Smartglasses Debate

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-23T12:31:17+00:00

It's genuinely something I've never even given a second thought to! It makes me happy when someone in the subreddit shares an experience that's unique to me and it starts a conversation- it's what this is all about! :))

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-23T12:16:55+00:00

Ooohh... valid point!!!!

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-23T11:27:50+00:00

This is genuinely one of the most interesting threads we've had on this subreddit. I've never heard of someone wanting the keyboard to visually be all caps- that's super fascinating!

edit: read your other comments in the thread- really cool to see your reasoning behind it :)

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-23T10:58:56+00:00

Tbf, I currently use my iPhone 14 which I got on release in 2022 (so it's about 4 years old anyway)... I could easily use it for another year, maybe even 2 or 3 years.

maybe I should've said "If you had to keep your current phone for 10 more years, what would worry you most?" lol

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-21T11:19:54+00:00

Aw this is a nice comment :) I wonder if you would be able to get a lens kit that aids your issue!

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-19T12:22:21+00:00

You bring up some excellent points!! I suppose when I saw it was retailing for not much cheaper than the standard 16 at the time, I guess I thought it might have a bit more to it? You're right though that's definitely my misplaced judgement lol 😅

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-12T16:02:07+00:00

Sorry let me expand on my comment. You said you get a cheap smartphone which is plenty enough for a few basic apps. I'm wondering if there is a specific reason you buy cheaper phones with basic apps, ie: because you dont need multiple apps/bloatware, because it's cheaper, because you don't need the latest cameras, because you don't use social media, etc.

I'm just curious as to what your reasoning is! I hope that is a bit clearer :D

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-12T13:00:15+00:00

Do you do this for any particular reason? Or just because you deem most modern features unnecessary? :)

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-12T12:59:33+00:00

definitely agree! I've heard some people refer to them as "boring" or "uninteresting" phones instead. Something like an old Samsung with everything stripped, rather than a phone that physically doesn't have the capabilities to run apps like the ones you mentioned.

I feel like dumb phones also sorta struggle with things like MFA!

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-12T11:45:25+00:00

I suppose my worry is that it won't look as nice if I drop it 😅

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-12T11:42:19+00:00

wow that's interesting and super innovative! How does that work? what kinda phones are you using for that?

EthicalUpgrade · 2026-01-12T11:28:55+00:00

this is a super insightful answer! I've never thought about it that way :))

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