App-less devices do not stand the test of time as a viable alternative for you or your kids
The ESRI previously found that children who own a phone at age nine perform less well in school at age 13. Photo: Getty
Adrian Weckler
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Are people really using dumb phones to digitally detox, or to help their kids avoid social media woes?
No, according to sales figures. The “feature phone” trend isn’t happening either – not with parents, or as a self-help measure.