Blog
2025
- Two Rust Blog PostsI wrote two blog posts about the Rust programming language recently. Here are the links to both of them.
- A look into the Cloud Phone-capable feature phone usage in January 2025I created a map widget for my Nokia 3210 and decided to share it on the Cloud Phone platform. It turned out to be quite popular! I tracked its usage last month and here is what I found.
2024
- How to use WhatsApp on dumbphonesWhile feature phones can send SMS, WhatsApp has effectively become the de facto standard for textual communication, even though we may not necessarily like it. Feature phones generally don't offer WhatsApp natively, but there are a few workarounds that can be used.
- The Enduring Appeal of the Nokia 3210The venerable Nokia 3210 holds a special place in my heart, and the announcement of its reboot immediately piqued my interest. In this post, I share my reflections on the original and rebooted 3210, drawing from both nostalgic and engineering perspectives.
- Honkin' on Nokia 3210Honk is a minimalistic ActivityPub server with a simple web interface. It looked like a web application that could fit a feature phone; let's see how that went...
- Unveiling Hidden Web Browsers on Nokia Feature PhonesNokia feature phones, often affectionately referred to as “dumbphones,” come equipped with one or two hidden web browsers that may surprise you. While the default browser, Opera Mini, serves its purpose given the hardware limitations, it does have a few drawbacks. Let’s explore these hidden gems and how they compare to the default option.