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 ...

In an era of constant connectivity, sometimes less is more. The best dumb phones — or feature phones, if you prefer — offer a refreshing break from the endless notifications and distractions of the ...

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We are more obsessed with connectivity than ever before. And that's what makes the wild success of a new dumb phone that does close to nothing so interesting. From our morning news briefing to a ...

The artists of the CBC Arts Trend Forecast predict a desire for simpler, more manageable relationships with our technology in 2025.

If you're not quite ready to ditch your smartphone, an app called BePresent can help you put down your phone. A local couple has started a website called dumbwireless.com. It helps people adopt a ...

Nokia has seen its fortunes ebb and flow as the mobile phone market matured. It’s now back in the game. In recent years, the manufacturer has gone back to its roots and issued a range of ‘dumb’ phones ...