Hey everyone, I was entertaining the thought of going away from owning a smart phone.

I already have a modded ipod classic that I use as my main music player.

I also know how to use a paper map.

I also have the Microsoft authentication app for work (I could just use my phone on wifi mode for this)

The last issue I have is WhatsApp where I communicate with friends and family around the world.

Is there a way to use WhatsApp on a non-smart phone? Or should I just buy a pixel and install a secure rom?

  • Sergio@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Isn’t there a WhatsApp download for a desktop app?

    all I know about it is the following:

    While the messaging platform already offers cross-platform support, users were able to add a new contact only via the primary Android phone or iOS handset—by adding a phone number or scanning a QR code. … In a press release, WhatsApp notes that users will soon be able to add and manage contacts through WhatsApp Web and also through Windows platforms or their preferred device, like Android tablets.

    https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-likely-to-have-userames-soon

    unclear if/how soon you’ll be able to use it without a phone number at all.