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

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Digitally native Gen-Zers are ditching smartphones for pared-down "dumb phones" These phones only allow calling and texting in an effort to decrease screen time. The rising demand for dumb phones is in part driven by emerging movements to disconnect from social media.

Published 2 months ago · United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

‘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. Read full story

2 months ago·Malaysia

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CNBC

The rise of dumb phones

Dumb phones are growing in popularity in the U.S., and they still make up about a quarter of mobile phones actively in use worldwide. Affordability in developing countries is a significant benefit, but their resurgence in the U.S. may be tied to concerns about the mental health impact of smartphones, especially among younger generations.

2 months ago·United States

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Channel News Asia

'Dumbphone' fans disconnect in face of smartphone dominance

SAN FRANCISCO: 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 settin

2 months ago·Singapore

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Raw Story

'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…

2 months ago·United States

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Business Insider

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.

2 months ago·United States

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The Japan Times

Younger people abandon smartphones for less anxiety, brain fog and mental strain

Though the trend may be small, companies are catering to fans of so-called dumbphones who seek to disconnect by breaking the hold smartphones have on their lives.

2 months ago·Japan

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