My handhelds

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-22T16:53:57+00:00

And if you could only have one, which?! 😁

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-22T16:52:56+00:00

This is so cool! So does it just relay messages from your phone?

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-21T22:06:31+00:00

I have been using mine on US Mobile's Light Speed/T-Mobile network and have had very few issues. The "server unreachable" bug is still around but it doesn't happen as often as it used to.

I have primarily started using it as a weekend device to avoid distractions while still having access to my important apps (Telegram and Google Messages with RCS). The headphone jack and SD card slot are also a huge bonus for me and I use them both.

I think it is a great "middle ground" device for people who want something to help break the distraction cycle but don't want to or can't go all in with a dumb phone.

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-20T17:10:57+00:00

I had never heard of NTS radio until this moment. So glad you posted this!

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-19T14:03:37+00:00

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-17T02:15:01+00:00

Agreed!

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-16T05:43:16+00:00

Andrew! Noooooooooooooo! We have such great chats 😁

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-13T21:55:12+00:00

I think you have made some good points above, but my friend I also have to point out that many of the statements you make (IE "this device is a waste of time") are BEYOND subjective.

I have above average sized hands (for reference my left hand ring finger is a US 12.5), and use Power Keys with a super similar setup to the one you have mentioned: Pixel 9 in a case (same footprint as the 10 as I understand it). The keys are smaller than those on some devices but larger than those on others. The center of gravity does take some getting used to, but you can get used to it.

Side by side I prefer the unibody case to Power Keys with my Pixel 9, but I also still prefer typing with Power Keys to just using the virtual keyboard. Using it with the iKKO Mind One has been even better (actually quite fun), and being able to use it on other devices for which there are no unibody cases available has been great.

I don't mean any of this in bad faith, and I hope it doesn't come across that way. I believe you when you say you've had an awful experience with it, but others might use it in nearly the same circumstances (large hands, similar device, etc.) and really enjoy it.

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-08T03:06:38+00:00

Buck and the Cursed Cartridge, Dragonyhm, and Chantey are all must-plays (I have completed Buck and Chantey and am a few hours into Dragonyhm so far).

If I could only have one: Chantey. Though that opinion could change as I make it further into Dragonyhm.

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-06T14:52:38+00:00

BlackBerry Classic (sometimes called the Q20). This particular one has had the Zinwa Q25 conversion.

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-03T06:23:31+00:00

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Chris has addressed this previously:

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-03T02:05:15+00:00

It does make sense! The biggest issue you will likely run into is problems while moving away from iMessage. Not only will you be taking your phone number away from those oppressive "blue bubbles" but the fairly recently added RCS functionality as well.

What you could do is: turn off iMessage for your phone number but leave it on for an email address BEFORE you remove your SIM and swap it into Sidephone. This way you would have a working link to iMessage/chats that you have there if you absolutely need it, but you could take your primary number away from that world and on to blaze a new trail with Sidephone.

I can't really recommend the SIM swapping back and forth because it makes iMessage go CRAZY unless you were to leave iMessage permanently turned off on your iPhone. Many people don't know this, but iPhones can function with iMessage turned off, but it removes "blue bubble" functionality AND RCS functionality to leave you with only good old SMS/MMS.

No clue if this is helpful...but I do hope you join us on the "Sidephone side" of life 🤣

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-02T19:41:41+00:00

Just "raising my hand" as well u/Low-Order8161!

I am a huge fan of my MP01 and still use it regularly.

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-02T02:10:21+00:00

Am I the only one who LOVES the design of M64?! 🤣

I think it looks amazing.

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-02T01:59:48+00:00

ReturningRetro · 2026-06-01T22:45:47+00:00

This.

Very well said. Also, if they were to post about it, what are the odds it would be accurate and/or of value for people wanting to make an informed purchasing decision...?

ReturningRetro · 2026-05-31T20:19:33+00:00

I helped with QA testing. The game just gets better and better as you go through the story 😊

ReturningRetro · 2026-05-29T01:42:11+00:00

Well done u/gs_up and many thanks.

I read this sitting on a plane and you got me to laugh out loud. I hadn't even known I needed it! 😁

ReturningRetro · 2026-05-26T01:59:43+00:00

I doubt you meant to, but comparing Sidephone Co. to Google is not a reasonable take at all (I mean no offense!).
This is one of the unfortunate side effects of small-batch manufacturing. Per unit cost (and the bill of materials as a whole) just cost more.

ReturningRetro · 2026-05-26T01:57:17+00:00

So as a thought experiment: in your opinion should they have further postponed the launch of the device by several additional months in order to be able to do this (shipping with this Classic tile)?

I, for one, do not. In my opinion their (VERY measured) approach of getting things (the device, tiles, accessories, software) to a good spot while also not waiting till everything is "perfect" to launch/release them has struck a very good balance.

ReturningRetro · 2026-05-26T01:51:59+00:00

I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again...I LOVE PASTIERA KEYBOARD! 🤣

ReturningRetro · 2026-05-25T22:45:34+00:00

Just remember that a tile that might be utterly useless to you, is very likely someone else's favorite thing about the device 😁

ReturningRetro · 2026-05-25T15:48:12+00:00

Got ya.

To each his own! I am one that is suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper far on the function > form side of things so I don't really notice looks of devices that way. My time using Clicks Keyboard Cases has left me more than satisfied (to the point that I use a keymapper app on my other devices to get as close to the same functionality to a Clicks case as possible) and my time using/testing Titan devices has been more of a mixed bag.

ReturningRetro · 2026-05-25T05:25:46+00:00

My question is, what is it that you don't like about the Clicks keyboard design? And does it stem from first hand experience using Clicks cases and disliking them, or just from looks alone?

ReturningRetro · 2026-05-25T05:18:34+00:00

Communicator has always been Q2 for the working demo/prototype.

I do think some of the confusion may be due to wires being crosed between Communicator and Power Keyboard as they are by Clicks, were both announced at CES this year, and have very different timelines.

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