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HMD's Nokia 2.3 has been announced for sale in the US. This low-end phone is just $129 but still manages to look like a respectable device.
[...] it runs stock Android with no crapware.
[...] There are some nice extras here, too, like a micro SD slot, a headphone jack, FM Radio support, and a dedicated Google Assistant button on the side.
[...] There are some downsides that come with the low price. First, there's no fingerprint reader. The only biometrics are a selfie-cam-powered face unlock feature, which can't be that secure since it only does a 2D face scan. Second, you're getting the old micro USB port for charging, instead of the newer, reversible USB-C, which is a shame. This also means there's no quick charging, and instead you get a pokey 5V/1A charger. Third, there's no NFC, so you won't be able to tap-and-pay at the register. Fourth, it only comes with Android 9 Pie, although an upgrade to Android 10 is planned at some point.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/01/dirt-cheap-nokia-2-3-comes-to-the-us-for-just-129/
Only downside [for me] is the fact that it actually has a selfie-cam-powered face unlock feature. How about you?
(Score: 3, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday January 22 2020, @09:32PM (5 children)
Have you tried asking the Google assistant?
(Score: 3, Funny) by DannyB on Wednesday January 22 2020, @09:49PM (4 children)
Hey google assistant, how can I change the google assistant button to invoke Alexa?
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(Score: 2) by Freeman on Wednesday January 22 2020, @10:29PM (3 children)
Ahh...., out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Yeah, I forgot about the google assistant button. Would be sweet, if it's customizable, but I'm not so sure it will be. At least it's stock Android instead of some bastardized OEM with uninstallable Facebook/Twitter/(Insert Fad App).
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee"
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday January 23 2020, @02:54AM
Has anyone figured out how to disable bixby?
Without rooting?
(Score: 2) by moylan on Thursday January 23 2020, @11:10AM (1 child)
i ask because i got the nokia 2.2 for 70 euros a few months back. i can disable the google assistant button. i cannot repurpose it to do anything else. the one i have is locked to a carrier in ireland so i wondered if an unlocked one might do better. good phone otherwise. but i'll stick to my nokia 3310 2017 for calls. the 2.2 is just a glorified mini tablet.
(Score: 2) by Freeman on Thursday January 23 2020, @03:41PM
I would imagine the 2.3 would be very similar to the 2.2.
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee"