ICYMI - No Phones? No Problem

Culture Gabfest

Sep 26, 202637:59Society & Culture

Dumbphones are a popular recommendation for people looking to reduce their screen time, but it’s not as simple as it looks. When writer Stephanie Murray made the switch, while she found it did solve many of her problems,...

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