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TINY SCREENS, BIG IMPACT: THE FORGOTTEN ART OF DEVELOPING WEB APPS FOR FEATURE PHONES

smashingmagazine.com13 min read

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Despite common assumptions, flip phones, which can now feature 4G, WiFi, and app capabilities, remain significant, with over 200 million non-smartphones sold annually. Developers can tap into this underserved market through organic growth opportunities while adapting designs for small screens and keyboard navigation. Modern remote browser technologies, such as Cloud Phone and KaiOS, make building web apps for these devices easier than ever before.