Dumb phones are on the rise in the U.S. as Gen Z looks to limit screen time

'Dumbphone' fans disconnect in face of smartphone dominance

Shunning his smartphone for a "dumb" one changed the way Jose Briones engages with the world -- and he likes it that way. The 27-year-old Colorado resident turns to CDs when he wants music, instead of streaming it. When he has to get someplace, he prints out directions before setting…

Gen Z urge people to ditch 'cringe' phone habits that give them the 'ick'

Habits include typing with an index fingers and a dirty phone screen

Dumb phones are on the rise in the U.S. as Generation Z seeks to limit screen time

Sales of foldable phones with features increased in 2022 for HMD Global, with tens of thousands sold every month.

What's Old Is New Again, so Gen Z Is Bringing Back this 'Dumb' Tech

Simpler form of popular technology is making a comeback, as users sour on screen addiction.

Gen Z's desire to limit screen time leads to resurgence of 'dumb phones' in the US: 'I love how low stimulus it is'

The maker of Nokia phones said it sold tens of thousands of flip phones to US consumers each month in 2022, as young Americans abandon smartphones.

'Dumbphone' fans disconnect in face of smartphone dominance

Shunning his smartphone for a "dumb" one changed the way Jose Briones engages with the world -- and he likes it that way.The 27-year-old Colorado resident turns to CDs when he wants music, instead of streaming it.When he has to get someplace, he prints out directions before setting out or, if needed, falls back on the sometimes-forgotten practice of asking a stranger which way to go.Briones is far from alone in reconnecting with the analog world…