The Telegraph: I tested 12 dumbphones and these are the best to cut screen time, simplify tech and keep kids safe From no-frills brick phones to minimalist handsets, these are the best dumbphones I tried, with options for all ages ... I tested 12 dumbphones and these are the best to cut screen time, simplify tech and keep kids safe Dumb phones, also known as feature phones, continue to attract users who value simplicity, long battery life, and a distraction-free experience. These devices focus on essential functions, providing ...

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The Daily Tar Heel: How some students are turning their smartphones into 'dumb phones' While some members of Gen Z are making the switch to flip phones or purposefully impractical "dumb phones," others find it difficult to disconnect with the pressure to remain reachable at all times. Decades ago, people went from tiny flip phones with numeric keypads to large-screened devices that function like miniature computers in their pockets. These devices are aptly named smartphones, and ... CNET: How to Turn Your iPhone Into a Dumb Phone and Reduce Your Screen Time