The crisis is real, but unlike every problem, this issue can be resolved by the idea of a "dumb phone". As per Gizchina, the use of "dumb phones" is rising among people, especially in the United ...

Since phones became smart, people have been buying ‘dumb phones’ to take a digital holiday from the super-connected online world. More and more, the tranquil, low-tech world of the ‘dumb ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Some screen junkies are ditching their smartphones for dumbphones that cut out the juicy apps that keep users' eyes locked on the screen. Our tech reporter Jordan Hart tried out one of these ...

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 ...