Dumbphones, also referred to as feature phones, are essentially throw-back handsets without big screens and a mountain of apps.
When he has to get someplace, he prints out directions before setting out or, if needed, falls back on the sometimes-forgotten practice of asking a stranger which way to go.
They are reminiscent of the pre-iPhone era when mobile phones allowed users to call another line, an astounding breakthrough made when the first mobile phone call was dialled on April 3, 1973 – 50 years ago. “It would be harder to do anything and scrolling on Instagram’s Reels and TikTok was sapping my motivation.”
“In my work with nonprofits I deal with a lot of emails, reminders, nudges, and scheduling volunteers,” Briones said.Though the trend may be small, some companies cater to those seeking to break the hold that smartphones have on their lives. The sales trend has been consistently downward despite a slight “uptick” last year in the United States, said IDC Worldwide Device Trackers research director Nabila Popal.
Briones speaks to a coworker while using what he refers to as a dumbphone at his apartment in Littleton, Colorado, on March 24, 2023. — AFP Jose Briones speaks to a coworker while using what he refers to as a dumbphone at his apartment in Littleton, Colorado, on March 24, 2023. — AFP
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