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Dumb phones are on the rise in the U.S. as Gen Z looks to limit screen time
CNBC ^ | MAR 29 2023 | Liam Mays

Posted on 03/30/2023 4:41:26 AM PDT by george76

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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.


21 posted on 03/30/2023 7:33:05 AM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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“I can keep track of my movements myself”

Old dumb phones still can be tracked, I believe. Ours from 2000 had “location” built in.


22 posted on 03/30/2023 7:36:45 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Stupid is supposed to hurt.)
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Old dumb phones still can be tracked, I believe. Ours from 2000 had “location” built in.

I think they all have gps now.

23 posted on 03/30/2023 7:38:08 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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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.


24 posted on 03/30/2023 7:40:16 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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“We All Have Cellphones”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv2YcuAwA-E


25 posted on 03/30/2023 7:41:20 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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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.


26 posted on 03/30/2023 7:51:58 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Stupid is supposed to hurt.)
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Balderdascious drivel


27 posted on 03/30/2023 7:53:44 AM PDT by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Juneteenth is inequality day )
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