Devices · 4h ago
Light Phone Co-Founders Bet on Flip Phone for Anti-Smartphone Crowd
Light Phone co-founders Kaiwei Tang and Joe Hollier have spent a decade building minimalist phones. Their new flip phone targets users seeking to reduce screen time, partnering with figures like Andrew Yang. The company aims to capitalize on a growing movement of 'attention activists' pushing back against Big Tech.
Meridian48 take
The Light Phone's niche appeal is real, but its high price and limited functionality may keep it a boutique product rather than a mainstream alternative.
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