Basic phones add digital payments: brands tap 200 million users; rising smartphone costs slow upgrades

In a world where smartphone costs are soaring, feature phones are making a surprising comeback rooted in affordability and ...
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Why the best phone for kids may be a basic device, smartwatch or intentionally limited option

The best phone for kids doesn’t have to be a fully connected smartphone. As adults experiment with dumbphones and intentional-tech tools, that same reappraisal is filtering into how parents pick a ...
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Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try switching to a basic phone

Share this page on Twitter Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Email Share this page on Print Your smartphone is designed to suck you in. You might pick it up to quickly check the weather, ...
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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, ...
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What if Ikea and HMD/Nokia made a phone?

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...
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The Minimalist Light Phone III Adds a Camera

The Light Phone III is now available for pre-order. This minimalist phone supports basic phone and text messaging features, but does not support apps, social media, or email. A curated set of ...