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  • gwl@lemmy.blahaj.zonetoPrivacy@lemmy.mlWhat Makes a Smartphone?
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    4 days ago

    The Definition I’ve always been taught:

    a phone with the ability to install and run applications from an application repository (often called an “app store”) without needing to “sideload” via USB

    So no, your definition isn’t inclusive of Smart Phones

    Pre-smart would have the applications only be those set by a provider, and no way (without manually sideload installing via USB) to install extra applications

    Edit: apparently I can’t spell “applications”, put it as “aplications”






  • for the initial trial period, also in my own words.

    It’s no longer in the trial period. No random samples. Just have to be a member of the governing body (which does take effort and a nominal fee to join)

    You do know the definition of Pilot Program, right?

    Here it is;

    Pilot Program: To test the feasibility of a path of action that is aiming to become more widespread, by choosing a smaller subset of the eligible people and then using the program on only that subset and analysing the results. If results are positive, then the program is approved and becomes widespread, if the results are negative or no change, then the program is not approved

    The document linked is about the Pilot Program, the details of the Full Program are not yet known, but it can be presumed that it will be the exact same as the Pilot Program minus the Random Sampling (as the point is to cover everyone that is eligible)

    Edit: spelling