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May 25, 2026 11 min

Dumbphone Trend Explained: Why People Are Ditching Smartphones

from Oh My Tech!

Dumbphones, e-ink screens, and going low-tech are having a moment. With constant overstimulation and AI showing up in everything, a lot of people are craving a simpler relationship with their devices. This week on Oh My Tech, we look at how people are unplugging, what's driving the trend, practical ways to find a middle ground without giving up your smartphone, and whether the trend is here to stay. ** FREE RESOURCES ** From customizable technology use contracts to a full family tech plan. Access your free interactive guides here: https://familytechzone.com/links ** JOIN THE DIGITAL VILLAGE ** Join the Discord Server: https://familytech.biz/discord Join us on Facebook: https://familytech.biz/facebookgroup Post on Reddit: https://familytech.biz/reddit ** CONNECT WITH US ** YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@familytech?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/familytech

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