# Feature Phones on The No Agenda Show Feature Phones comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2018 to December 2025. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** April 2018 – December 2025 - **Related topics:** [Kaios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaios.md), [4g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4g.md), [Digital Detox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-detox.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Kyocera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyocera.md), [Millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [Nokia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia.md), [Off The Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/off-the-grid.md), [Pager](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pager.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Kyocera Battery Issues, Google Acquisition of KaiOS - **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-31 - **Time:** 14:46–17:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/kyocera-battery-issues-google-acquisition-of-kaios.md Adam Curry notes significant battery drain on his Kyocera phone while traveling in Europe, theorizing that different 4G LTE frequencies in the EU may be responsible. The conversation moves to the Cat B35 mobile phone and the KaiOS operating system. The hosts express disappointment that Google has invested in KaiOS, fearing the integration of Google Assistant will ruin the privacy-focused nature of feature phones. Keywords: [kyocera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyocera.md), [kaios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaios.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), cat b35, smartphone privacy, [feature phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feature-phones.md) ### Dumb Phones and the Rejection of Smartphones - **Episode:** [1436: Frog of War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-24 - **Time:** 2:41:11–2:43:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1436-frog-of-war/chapter/dumb-phones-and-the-rejection-of-smartphones.md A trend among millennials and Gen Z involves switching from smartphones to "dumb phones" (feature phones) to avoid digital distractions and tracking. Sales of these devices increased by 150% since 2019. The hosts argue that the term "dumb phone" is a derogatory label used by the media to discourage people from opting out of the smartphone ecosystem, which is essential for the implementation of QR-code-based tracking and digital IDs. Keywords: dumb phones, [feature phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feature-phones.md), [smartphones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphones.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md) ### Nokia 8110 4G Banana Phone and Matrix Nostalgia - **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 1:41:39–1:45:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/nokia-8110-4g-banana-phone-and-matrix-nostalgia.md The re-release of the Nokia 8110 "banana phone" with 4G capabilities is discussed as a viable "feature phone" alternative to smartphones. The hosts brainstorm humorous comebacks for when people ask about the retro-style device in public. Keywords: nokia 8110, banana phone, [the matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-matrix.md), [4g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4g.md), [kaios](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kaios.md), feature phone ### Digital Detox and Testing Low-Tech Feature Phones - **Episode:** [1028: Roscoe!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1028-roscoe.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-26 - **Time:** 1:31:58–1:37:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1028-roscoe/chapter/digital-detox-and-testing-low-tech-feature-phones.md An experiment in "digital detox" involves replacing a smartphone with older feature phones to reduce tracking and reclaim personal time. Testing of the Nokia X2-01 revealed challenges with fading 2G GSM networks but provided a functional experience for SMS and webmail via the Brave browser. The goal is to move "off the grid" to avoid the data collection practices of Facebook and Google while reducing the "zombie" behavior associated with modern smartphone use. Keywords: [digital detox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-detox.md), nokia x2, [feature phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feature-phones.md), 2g networks, [off the grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/off-the-grid.md) ### Pager Lifestyle Failure, Nokia Feature Phones, Symbian OS - **Episode:** [1027: Folding Pre-school](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-22 - **Time:** 1:22:50–1:30:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1027-folding-pre-school/chapter/pager-lifestyle-failure-nokia-feature-phones-symbian-os.md The attempt to live a "pager lifestyle" is declared a failure due to slow SMS transmission and duplicate messages. As an alternative for privacy, the hosts discuss returning to "dumb" feature phones like the Nokia Asha 210 or E71, which lack modern tracking sensors and run the legacy Symbian operating system. Keywords: [nokia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia.md), [symbian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/symbian.md), [pager](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pager.md), [feature phones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feature-phones.md), smartphone privacy --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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