Let's talk about this Light Phone III

First Look at the Light Phone 3 | Fixing Light Phone 2's Issues
In this new series, I explore the latest product releases that catch my attention. Today, I dive into the recently announced Light Phone 3, comparing it with the Light Phone 2 and discussing improvements and new features, including an all-metal body, OLED screen, and future-proof tech. Join me as I chat about what makes this simplified yet advanced device exciting and how it aligns with the intentional living philosophy of this channel. Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let me know what other products you want to see featured in future episodes.

00:00 Introduction to the New Series
00:32 Overview of Light Phone 3 Announcement
00:45 Comparing Light Phone 2 and Light Phone 3
02:12 Detailed Features of Light Phone 3
06:36 Camera and Photography Capabilities
08:56 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

#lightphone #lightphone3 #lightphoneiii

[thefacetious]

The amount of times you check your notifications on your smart watch during the review is like an advert for the lightphone 😂

[chackonix]

any smartphone with this matte black and white display can immediately help people move away from media addiction. It’s the multimedia apps like YouTube, instagram and TikTok that are the real time eaters. I think a phone is still an essential part for many peoples daily lives but these social media apps are what is taking up unnecessary attention and keeping us hooked due to the rich and immersive content.

[BrianKim-ihqh]

love it when someone reviews a product they don’t own and haven’t used

[Nina.playdead]

I preordered and I honestly think it’s the best thing to do if you want an upgrade from the LPii or have been holding out for a phone like this! It will be the cheapest way to get it and honestly the smartest if you can spare the cash, just hope we can enable color for maps/music and i will be set for 4-6 years.


Edit: its essentially an apple iPod classic with cell/text functionality and a camera especially compared to pre iPhone apple.

[definitelynotclickbait]

for 800$ price i expect that the device is manufactured in USA

[hellbt]

I do not own an LP2 but am aware of curtailing my time on smartphones. I have preordered the LP3 as the camera is a great addition. A lot of people are complaining on the full price and yes it is steep but if you value your own time then I think it is a small price to pay. I also think they are counting on releasing additional features with the inclusion of NFC etc. and hence the higher price point. Also the inclusion of camera is going to make video calling possible in the future.

[gahroe]

give it email and a physical keyboard ... and you've got your blackberry

[ryanmcweeney]

Very much looking forward to the LPIII... I have the LPII and like it well enough, but am totally stoked for the new features that solve a lot of the problems with the first two iterations. Preordered without hesitation.

[chrisprice]

Preordered here too. The camera, 5G + hotspot and NFC sold me

[andrewjazdzyk]

Here's my view on the cost: yes it's steep, but it's a small company and the build quality seems high- they intend for this phone to last you a long time. They scoff at "planned obsolescence, " and consider that your average smart phone gets replaced more often and is more expensive. (I dont know the numbers, i tend to keep my phones for a long time- but i think the norm might be like 3 years or so) This phone will be supported for many years and the lifestyle this phone forces may also save you money. Lower potential plan costs, not spending money because you saw a targeted ad, etc.

[deadsetondreams]

I have the Light Phone II my main issues were the voicemails. People would tell me they left a voicemail and I didn't even realize you couldn't get voicemails on it. You had to do the old-school way of dialing (*62?) I think it was to listen to your voicemail. But I was so used to visual voicemails that I kept forgetting to check the * way.

Also when I got the Light Phone II I let people know to NOT send me photos because I couldn't view them, and I swear they started sending me photos more than they ever had before. Then they would get pissed at me for not viewing them/ responding to them. I constantly reminded them every day to just email me what they wanted to send and I would look at it when I got home and they just weren't listening to me.

My main reason for switching back to a smartphone was for the camera. I have several hand-related issues/ disabilities and I loved the size of the Light Phone II it was absolutely perfect for me. Not too heavy so I could carry it everywhere, but substantial enough that I wouldn't lose it. But I missed taking photos. My smaller point-and-shoot has been struggling to work for years (it got soaked in my bag when my water bottle broke) I managed to save it but sometimes it just won't turn on or it overheats very quickly. And I didn't want to start carrying my heavier/ bulky DSLR. So I opted to just go back to using a smartphone reluctantly.

On top of that, A LOT of stores around me have started to require you to sign up for their apps in order to get discounts which is so incredibly annoying. So the main thing was the camera, voicemail, and apps for me. Texting was a slight issue too though because as you can see I write a lot. But I couldn't go back to edit any of it. You had to scroll back through letter by letter. It definitely made me want to not text as much. And I started to call people more even though phone calls make me anxious.

Another thing was because of the size of the phone no one could hear me. It was so small I kept having to move the phone between my ear on the speaker and my mouth speaking, or else people couldn't hear me. I frequently was told that I sounded far away/ they couldn't hear me if I kept my ear on the speaker to talk. I'm so excited to get the Light Phone III to try it out. Especially since it now has a camera!!



TL/DR: I have the Light Phone II and want to upgrade to the Light Phone III. Mostly for the camera. The screen is a little bigger which is good for my visual impairment but not as good for my hand/ wrist disabilities. But it's still smaller than a regular smartphone which I can't stand because they keep making them bigger and bigger.

[smileychess]

The full price ($799) is going to destroy the company. I have LP2 and, and would get LP3. But I know that, if they don't reduce the retail cost, then my LP3 would stop getting updates after a year. Because they will literally go out of business because of it.

[peliper]

I think its super important not to be able to view the photos we take on the phone itself. When I had deleted social media, viewing my photos is my new addiction lol

[Lafue]

I have a LP2 and gave up on it because the menus were simply abysmal and it was too painful to navigate contacts just to use the thing to make voice calls. A dumb phone should be really good at the basics of making a phone call and checking voicemail. Based on my experience with the LP2, i'd be really hesitant about the LP3, particularly at full price, without seeing videos of menu navigation. The only reason I'm even considering it is for use as an "emergency phone" for a 12 yr old. I think this is probably the best use for one of these light phones.

[ks_snuggles]

Literally just found your channel 15 mins ago looking for dumb phone possibilities. Saw the lightphone II review and was in the middle of the Wisephone video when I saw this one!

I am so excited for these kinds of devices, especially with the push by tech companies who make money selling your data forcing everyone to sign binding arbitration agreements with no easily accessible opt-outs!

[andrewjazdzyk]

I notice a lot of their bigger fans are clamoring for you to not be able to view the photos, but to me that's kind of a purist pov that i dont really think makes sense unless you specifically for some reason treat your personal photos like social media.

[Mentesestoicas_]

It would help if wasn’t so expensive. I’m from Brazil and 800 dollars here it’s like 5 x our monthly minimum wage and most ppl don’t even gain 800 dollars in two months. So only a person who already can afford not spending time with anything can afford this phone. Besides that, it looks an amazing ideia, well though and I hope well executed.

[chadbryson]

I'm excited for it. I really want to get away from my smart phone. The only feature I wish it had was a way to listen to my audiobooks on it. Also, I really want to be able to view the pictures I take on the device. Having to wait until later to see if they even came out correctly would be terrible concept (for me)

[HarryLim-yj]

My issue with dumbphones which I think applies to a general population is that for a phone that is 'dumbed down', their prices are still very 'undumbed'.

The Lightphone company looks like they spent a lot on design, which is great, but with the high prices, it becomes a niche product in an already niche but growing market.

[BenFarmerCreative]

If there's one thing I'm sure of, it's that if they deliver on what they say this new version can do, it will 100% change the game when it comes to portable communication technology. 

If they could keep the price at $400, they'd have so much more adoption, and I'd be willing to bet if they left it at that price, they would start a whole new sector in phone tech that even some of the bigger companies will have to consider.