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A review of the Alcatel Quickflip (sold via Cricket) identifies it as a superior "Off The Grid" (OTG) phone for under $40. Running an early version of KaiOS (based on Firefox OS), the phone offers excellent battery life and a fast browser without the heavy tracking of modern smartphones. Users are warned not to log into Google services on the device, as Google cannot currently identify the OS, which is viewed as a significant privacy benefit.
Facebook has filed a patent for ultrasonic cross-device tracking, which uses high-frequency tones in TV ads to activate a phone's microphone. In mobile news, the Nokia 8110 "banana phone" is discussed; however, the host expresses disappointment that Google has invested $22 million in its KaiOS operating system. This investment is seen as a move to bring data-tracking apps like YouTube and Maps to simple feature phones.
