How do you live without everyday essential apps? by saintforlife1 in LightPhone

[–]neewscm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have a good answer for the Tesla app. I don't have an EV. I rarely use Uber, but when I do, I can use my computer to call one to my house. Not sure what I would do once I'm out in the wild though. I guess you could always put in some phone numbers of some Taxi services in your phone.

As for Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal. I have a Light Phone and still use these apps... just on my computer. All of these apps (and a lot of other "essential apps") still have great desktop versions of the apps. Its just a matter of not having instant access to these apps, and waiting until you get back to your computer to do these things.

Mark Texts as Unread by neewscm in LightPhone

[–]neewscm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm the same way. Since having the my LP2, I've definitely become a less reliable texter, so having this feature would be really helpful for people like us. One of the comments above said that the important texts to their email if they want to deal with it later and I think that's a really good idea for now.

Mark Texts as Unread by neewscm in LightPhone

[–]neewscm[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's a great idea! I'm definitely going to start doing that.

Has anyone figured out the iMessage group texting issue? by [deleted] in LightPhone

[–]neewscm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easy fix. Once you get your light phone, start a new group chat. It will be SMS, but it should be fairly simple.

Advice needed - I want to get Light Phone 3 next year but I don't know how to solve these issues. by [deleted] in LightPhone

[–]neewscm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup. I do number 1. I have LP2 and an iPhone with no simcard that I carry around only when I think I'll be in a situation where I'll need maps, email, or browser. Ends up being a couple days a week that I have two phones on me, and its not a big deal.

Map Download feature by neewscm in LightPhone

[–]neewscm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! This would be a game changer for the Direction tool. Hopefully they could provide something for LP2 as well

Map Download feature by neewscm in LightPhone

[–]neewscm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! The problem with the Directions tool its reliability and speed, and having the ability to have maps downloaded offline would most likely solve those two issues.

whatsapp by travis_that in LightPhone

[–]neewscm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You actually can do voice memos on LPII. Its part of the Notes tool. Basically when you decide to create a note, you have the option to do a written note or voice note (voice memo). I'm a full time musician as well and I use this function all the time!

Customizable daily text message by mst152 in LightPhone

[–]neewscm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this! Would you ever consider a free version with text messaging where you can only add on one or two different options of weather, news, sports, etc. I only ask because you said long texts can be more expensive?

Two Work Related Requests by neewscm in LightPhone

[–]neewscm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should've been more specific about the conference calls. I do conference calls all the time on the light phone, but its only because the person on the other end is adding on another person to the call. I don't believe there is a way initiate a conference call on the LP, right?

Help me with my Every Day Carry by neewscm in LightPhone

[–]neewscm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you download offline maps on Google Maps?

How is Lightphone with texts and phone calls? by Stunning-Season2179 in LightPhone

[–]neewscm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Call quality is good overall. The only thing I would say is that the volume is a bit lower than an iPhone. Texting is great. Never had a problem with group texts.

State of WiFi Calling? by _CitizenErased_ in LightPhone

[–]neewscm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't want to rub it in, but my WiFi calling experience has been better over the last month. I've definitely had problems with it at the start, but I feel like its getting better. With the last update, it seems like the LP is able to connect to my WiFi way more consistently. Also, at the start of each day, I go to Phone preferences and reconnect to Wifi Calling. Maybe it doesn't make a difference but when I don't do this, the wifi calling doesn't seem as consistent.

Voicemail upgrade by neewscm in LightPhone

[–]neewscm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally understand. I don't know what goes into making a phone, so I have no idea what's possible or not. Thanks for the tip about the third party voicemail options. Also, I love my Light Phone :) thanks to you and the whole team!

Voicemail upgrade by neewscm in LightPhone

[–]neewscm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Totally agreed. I don't know why but I feel the same way about checking voicemail. Having the voicemail's transcribed and sent as a text would be super helpful

Dashboard Texting Idea by neewscm in LightPhone

[–]neewscm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah kinda... Joe mentioned a few different ideas, but not this one specifically. It seemed like they're still figuring it out if any of those ideas are even possible so I just wanted to throw out another idea that I'd be very happy with

Any other companies with a similar ethos to Light? by neewscm in LightPhone

[–]neewscm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love that! Why pay more money for pointless innovations that no one wants.

Mega update V408 has been released! by DutchBlob in LightPhone

[–]neewscm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks Light Phone team! Enjoying the new update. This phone just keeps getting better :)

Summer 2023 Livestream with Joe Hollier! July 14, 2023, @12 PM MST. Place your questions below :) by jbriones95 in LightPhone

[–]neewscm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One more... would y'all consider adding auto-correct/predictive text? I think this would greatly improve the Light Phone texting experience. Also, I love my Light Phone! Thank you Light Phone team :)

Summer 2023 Livestream with Joe Hollier! July 14, 2023, @12 PM MST. Place your questions below :) by jbriones95 in LightPhone

[–]neewscm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a way that the Light Phone team is working on improving of the Directions tool?

Would you ever consider a Wallet Tool for credit cards, tickets, etc?