The Dumbphone Boom Is Real
The Dumbphone Boom Is Real
A burgeoning cottage industry caters to beleaguered smartphone users desperate to escape their screens.
Stumbled upon this article about the rising popularity of dumbphones.
Hope this community starts getting more traction :)
As for my journey, I am still on a "dumb smartphone" phase, an old phone with only Whatsapp and Spotify. I've been considering making the switch to a dumb phone or at least a candybar smartphone like the Qin F21.
I like the idea of separating my phone from my internet/social media/email/slack connections, but the reality is that I would rarely need a dumbphone at all. Like, I could probably leave it in my car. I just don't call or even text that many people anymore.
For me, it makes sense to add calling and texting to the small tablet I carry with me everywhere.
Legit, the nicest time of my adult life was when I ditched my cell and got a landline...well....voip but w.e.
Now basically the only person I hear from is my wife or work calls. I have friends....but like....a voicemail and return call or email would easily cover our interaction. It's work that I need the phone for....and lemmy.
I agree with this, this is why I haven't really made the switch. Tbh the appeal of the dumphone for me is mostly for the cool and nostalgic feel.
But I do think that making this a "trend" and challenging the norm of the smartphone is a positive thing, and it's nice to see people rocking dumb phones in this day and age.