Then he switched to a dumb phone. For many millennials, boomers and beyond, a dumb phone is familiar. For teenagers and young adults like Caleb, cellphones using T9 word and lacking bells and ...

This basic model — known as a “dumb phone” these days — could only be used for calls and texts. No apps, no internet, no (or, at least, fewer) distractions. “I became overwhelmed and ...

Whether you call them dumb phones or feature phones, the best non-smartphones focus on providing only the most essential functions, just like the Nokia you had over 10 years ago. For some, a basic ...

Calls to put age restrictions on smartphones by those who believe they are harmful to children has led to a rise in interest in 'dumb' phones – basic handsets that allow kids to contact you in ...