How I turned my Apple Watch into a dumbphone (and why you should, too)

"Smartphones' endless distractions have prompted rising interest in dumbphones as alternatives, as users seek respite from screen addiction, indicating a market shift."

"Switching to a dumbphone or leveraging a smartwatch can significantly reduce screen time, allowing users to reclaim their focus and minimize digital distractions."

As screen addiction rises, dumbphones—devices focused solely on calling and texting—are experiencing a surge in popularity, reflecting a growing desire for less distraction from smartphones. Models like the Lightphone and Minimal Phone are on the market, but their high costs raise questions about their practicality as a solution. Alternatively, smartwatches can also serve this purpose by enabling calls and texts independently, offering a way to reduce dependency on more feature-rich smartphones. Adopting this approach may help users focus and minimize distractions more effectively.

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