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Gen Z Ditches Smartphones for Simpler 'Dumb Phones'

3/13/2026

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Story summary
  • Gen Z increasingly opts for dumb phones that lack internet access and apps to simplify life and reduce distractions.
  • Sales of these devices have risen since 2021, especially among young adults.
  • Experts say people can gain similar benefits by deleting unnecessary apps and notifications instead of buying a dumb phone.
  • Strategies include turning on grayscale mode to make phones less appealing and using devices like Brick to limit app access.