Dumb phones' on the rise in U.S. as Gen Z looks to curb screen time - National
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A growing consumer group in the U.S. is purposefully ditching their smartphones for 'dumber' flip phones, and Gen Z may be helping lead the charge.
A growing consumer group in the U.S. is purposefully ditching their smartphones for 'dumber' flip phones, and Gen Z may be helping lead the charge.
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