Spotlight TECHNOLOGY Wishing for simpler times? How to turn an iPhone into a 'dumb phone' Greta Cross USA Today Aug 23, 2026 Aug 23, 2026 0 × USA Today - Vertical USA TODAY reporter Rachel Hale swapped her smartphone for an ultra-minimalistic dumb phone for one month. Here's how it went. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As "digital detoxes" continue to grow in popularity among those looking to curb rising screentime, some young people are interested in "dumber" tech. Apps have been designed for Assistive Access to make tasks easier, such as capturing photos. Apple kAmx? 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So I quit mine for one month. USA TODAY reporter Rachel Hale swapped her smartphone for an ultra-minimalistic dumb phone for one month. Here's how it went.
Gen Z is obsessed with smartphones. So I quit mine for one month. USA TODAY reporter Rachel Hale swapped her smartphone for an ultra-minimalistic dumb phone for one month. Here's how it went.
