Episode 1029 • • 1:39:56 - 1:43:23
1029: Batteries Not Included
Physical Keyboards vs. Modern Smartphone Software
The transition back to a physical T9 or QWERTY keyboard on a legacy phone is described as "excruciatingly slow" compared to modern software keyboards. However, the difficulty is framed as a benefit, as it discourages mindless social media posting. The host criticizes the use of voice assistants like Siri or Google Assistant, noting that they create a permanent "voiceprint" for tracking.