CNET

Smartphone vs. Dumb Phone: Why People Are Going Basic

A smartphone is essentially a tiny computer in your pocket. A dumb phone lacks the apps and features that smartphones have.
KUOW

Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try switching to a basic phone

Your smartphone is designed to suck you in. You might pick it up to quickly check the weather, only to find yourself an hour later scrolling through TikTok. Briones, who is a basic phone user and the ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

Switching to a flip phone isn't as hard as you think. But you might miss having GPS

These lower-tech devices do not include many of the apps typically found on smartphones. And that may be appealing if you're looking to spend less... This story was originally published on August 8, ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Switching to an old-fashioned flip phone might help

These lower-tech devices do not include many of the apps typically found on smartphones. And that may be appealing if you're looking to spend less... Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Switching to an ...
Android Police

I tried a dumb phone for week — here's what I gained (and lost)

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...
Gizmochina

4 dumbphones that keep it simple but still support WhatsApp

Not everyone needs a smartphone to tell them they are on the correct path or to doomscroll the entire day only to have productivity loss and an adverse impact on mental well-being. The latter is a ...
WLRN

Switching to a flip phone isn't as hard as you think. But you might miss having GPS

This story was originally published on August 8, 2024, and has been updated. Your smartphone is designed to suck you in. You might pick it up to quickly check the weather, only to find yourself an ...