Posted on 03/30/2023 4:41:26 AM PDT by george76
Dumb phones may be falling out of fashion on a global scale, but it’s a different story in the U.S.
Companies like HMD Global, the maker of Nokia phones, continue to sell millions of mobile devices similar to those used in the early 2000s. This includes what’s known as “feature phones” — traditional flip or slide phones that have additional features like GPS or a hotspot.
“I think you can see it with certain Gen Z populations — they’re tired of the screens,” said Jose Briones,
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In the U.S., feature flip phone sales were up in 2022 for HMD Global, with tens of thousands sold each month. At the same time, HMD’s global feature phone sales were down,
My “smart phone” is invaluable for my business. But that’s all I use it for. Quick references, calculations, pictures, podcasts, and text messages. I 100% tether for internet at the office and home. I hardly ever use it for phone calls. Aside from FR no social media.
“I can keep track of my movements myself”
Old dumb phones still can be tracked, I believe. Ours from 2000 had “location” built in.
I think they all have gps now.
Don’t bet against smart phones, most kids use them for their TV and streaming services. They aren’t going away until a better replacement comes along.
“We All Have Cellphones”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv2YcuAwA-E
Hubby is adamant about keeping a flip phone, so got a new one when we changed providers. Only trouble is, even though it flips, it’s Android based. The texting feature is not the normal old-timey texting, either. Basically, it’s a pain.
Balderdascious drivel
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