‘Dumb phones’ are back as Gen Z looks to limit screen time

Dumb Phones Are on the Rise , in America.CNBC reports that companies such as HMD Global, which makes Nokia phones, .continually sell millions of devices similar to what were used in the early 2000s.This includes "feature phones," aka flip or slide phones that have added features like GPS.I think you can see it with certain Gen Z populations — they’re tired of the screens, Jose Briones, dumb phone influencer and moderator of the subreddit, “r/dumbphones,” via CNBC.They don’t know what is going on with mental health and they’re trying to make cutbacks, Jose Briones, dumb phone influencer and moderator of the subreddit, “r/dumbphones,” via CNBC.While HMD's global feature phone sales have declined, its U.S. sales increased in 2022.CNBC reports that companies such as Punkt and Light are getting in on the trend.CNBC reports that companies such as Punkt and Light are getting in on the trend.They are selling phones that cater to those who want to be on their devices and social media less often.They are selling phones that cater to those who want to be on their devices and social media less often.What we’re trying to do with the Light phone isn’t to create a dumb phone, but to create a more intentional phone — a premium, minimal phone — which isn’t inherently anti-technology. , Joe Hollier, co-founder of Light, via CNBC.But it’s about consciously choosing how and when to use which aspects of technology that add to my quality of life, Joe Hollier, co-founder of Light, via CNBC