The Appeal of the ‘Dumbphone’
Even when you’re not using your phone and it’s totally silent, it can still mess with your focus. One study found that just having your phone nearby is enough to distract you a little.
RELATED STORY: A Real-Life Ghost Town
People have been ditching their smartphones and switching to flip phones, or at least thinking about it, hoping it’ll help them feel better or more focused. But now, TikTok is all about the BlackBerry. A lot of young people see it as the perfect middle ground: Not as basic as a flip phone, but not as overwhelming as a modern smartphone.
RELATED STORY: Ranking the 50 Best Aerosmith Songs
Sure, part of it is that early 2000s nostalgia, but it seems like it’s about more than just the look, but also about finding balance.
I don’t know about you, but I still miss my hot pink Razor!
Lana Backman
