I switched away from Apple products around the time the Lisa flopped. I'm now on a ZFold 4 from Samsung (started on a 3 a few years back and am waiting for the 6 - the 5 is hardly an upgrade). I know it is expensive but I use it for my 6 email accounts (Outlook app) and reading my Kindle Unlimited subscription. My big fat fingers always hit 5 keys on a small screen while simply holding the phone so I love the large keyboard when it is opened. Almost did a Microsoft Duo but was told you have to open it to see who is calling. Too hooked to change now assuming they improved it. I was a Windows Phone lover until it died. Android is the lesser of the evils in my book. I've always hated proprietary hardware with no alternatives. If I get upset with Samsung there are plenty of other Android phones to look at. I use Microsoft Launcher personally. Sadly, you have to sell yourself to some cloud service or other these days to make it in this AI-frenzied world (I don't use AI). Been developing software for 41 years so I think I count as an old Caucasian male.

I used to code while listening to (and singing with where possible) classical, oratorios, and opera. Most anything from 1100 AD to 1920 AD. I love Wagnerian opera and many times would spend the day going through the Ring cycle while coding. Messiah, Elijah, and Beethoven's 9th, other choral music were must haves. These days with constant Teams meetings and family interruptions while working from home I no longer find the ability to flow in the music. I believe it helps, but needs must.

I use Phone Link more than my actual ZFold 4 when I'm working. I am pretty verbose so typing my replies is much faster.