Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is getting a dumb phone the answer to avoiding techno stress? (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) (Photo ...

I am often inundated with articles and videos trying to convince me that switching to a dumbphone is the key to living a balanced, fruitful life—so much so that I really considered getting one. You ...

Decades ago, people went from tiny flip phones with numeric keypads to large-screened devices that function like miniature computers in their pockets. These devices are aptly named smartphones, and ...

One of my favorite apps of the year is focusedOS. This app had one goal, and it was to reduce distraction during times of focus. It would basically put a block on apps that you chose and would not let ...

My iPhone does everything I need, yet I still carry a dumb phone with me everywhere I go. It might seem unnecessary or even outdated, but for me, it's an everyday carry. One of the most significant ...

I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage. Since then, I've written about everything from consumer electronics to internet culture ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In today's day and age, having anything less than the sleekest, most up-to-date smartphone in your pocket seems unthinkable. At the same time, ...

It is hard to imagine life without a smartphone these days. Leave yours at home and you may find yourself lost, moneyless and severed from social contact. Nine in ten American adults own one, ...

The Rise of "Dumb Phones" The term "dumb phone" refers to a mobile phone that lacks advanced features and apps, focusing primarily on basic communication and navigation functions. This type of phone ...

The “Dumb Phone” app offers a practical and effective way to turn your iPhone into a distraction-free device. By simplifying your phone’s interface and limiting access to non-essential features, this ...

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