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Adults and teens turn to 'dumbphones' to cut screen time

by reqo on 6/9/24, 7:23 AM with 14 comments

• by hooverd on 6/9/24, 5:10 PM

  The form factor helps a lot.

• by kjkjadksj on 6/9/24, 5:28 PM

  What does it say about the underlying issue if they can’t simply use their smartphone like a dumbphone which is certainly possible? I don’t think thats solved. These are people who sound like if there was a bowl of candy they’d have no control not to eat it all or something. Sounds like an issue for the psychologist not a tech issue.

• by arturkesik on 6/9/24, 5:21 PM

  Dumbphones are so dumb. I just used Apple configurator, installed special profiles that block social network sites / news sites and few addictive apps.

  If you want you can block all of appstore, block safari etc.

  Why would you block uber on your phone? Also I can still use messenger to chat with my friends and don't have to force them to sms me.

  Plus I saved money as I kept my iPhone.

  I also can take high quality photos and videos.

  I can use google maps.

  Dumb phones are dumb. Why on earth would anyone buy one?