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


While smartphones have quickly taken over the market around the world, old-school phones have seen a small resurgence in the US. — Photo by Isaac Smith on Unsplash

A new trend is seeing some Gen Zers abandon their smartphones in favor of basic flip phones.

The latest obsession with flip phones started when various celebrities took to social media to express the need to reclaim their mental health by getting rid of their smartphones in order to reduce screen time.

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