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Dumbification of Our Smartphones


Re: Enshittification: How screens might become dumber

First, they give massive attention for zero cost to newcomers; then they shift focus to their business customers; eventually, they turn against everyone to satisfy shareholders. Suddenly heavy lifting became effortless in the palm of our hands: taking photos, exchanging emails, playing games, or turning on a flashlight. But after years of drowning in the ocean of allegedly tech advancements, there’s an emerging trend that might cross the boundaries of itself to become a positive, healthier norm.

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