And that’s the point.
Not since the Nokia 3310s Xpress-on covers have phones looked so cool.
Why do smartphones have to be powerful, complex, delicate computers?
It’s definitely not boring.Nothing
Why cant they be cheap, fun, and rugged?
Especially as mobile computers are now so powerful that even a cheap one is good enough.
“Absolutely, there’s a growing niche for phones that prioritize fun and personality over cutting-edge technology.
The Talby might be the coolest phone design ever.Yoshikazu Tsuno/ Getty
It’s what we do now with phone cases, only you didn’t need a case.
We didn’t worry about RAM or CPUs or AI capabilities.
We shopped for phones like we shopped for sneakers.
Maybe this will be the start of something beautiful.Nothing
They had to be cool, comfy, and fit our own sense of style.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a bit of that back?
But the real point of this phone is the accessories.
The removable cover also makes it easy to get to the battery for easier replacement.
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So why don’t we have more phones like this?
The short answer is, because we don’t.
The result is that all phones look the same.
To mix animal metaphors, they’re all caught up in a kind of cat-and-mouse game of leapfrog.
And then there’s the lock-in.
“Many consumers value seamless integration with app ecosystems, services, and accessories.
This drives them towards popular brands and standardized designs,” says Collins.
But to be honest, I’d just settle for a modern-day Talby.
