As for YouTube theres alternative frontends like newpipe and invidious. Haven’t used them myself though.

Can’t recommend a phone but I had a great experience with swappa if you’re in the US and open to something used. There’s a couple flip phones listed.

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Is the implication that new developments or information may have come out in the <4 months since this article was published which invalidates some or all of the information it contains? I’m having trouble seeing why this is an issue that needs pointing out in this particular case.

Where would you prefer content like this be posted and discussed?