Dumb phones are designed to help you communicate, but with as few features and distractions as possible. ... and runs on a touchless version of Android 9 and operates on Verizon's 4G LTE network.

As evidence mounts of our collective phone addiction — and the toxic effects of social media — there's a growing appetite for the Gospel of Appstinence. Searches for dumb phones have been surging.

‘Verizon is not dumb.’ ... its website says that new and existing Verizon customers can trade in their phones—in any condition—for up to $1,000 off the new iPhone 16 lineup.

Dumb phones are making a comeback as people seek digital detox, improved focus, and nostalgia. With lower costs, longer battery life, and fewer distractions, ditching smartphones offers a mindful ...