A smartphone is essentially a tiny computer in your pocket. A dumb phone lacks the apps and features that smartphones have.

These lower-tech devices do not include many of the apps typically found on smartphones. And that may be appealing if you're looking to spend less... This story was originally published on August 8, ...

These days, you're not going to want a smartphone without 4G LTE capabilities, but would you buy a basic phone with 4G LTE? That's what Verizon and LG are asking by launching the new Exalt LTE, a ...

Gone are the glory days of the flip phone, but Verizon is bringing it back with the 4G-only LG Exalt LTE with HD voice. Smartphones with huge displays and no physical keyboards are all the rave these ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Man, feature phones are starting to get pretty good at Verizon. After first introducing their first 4G ...

The good: Well made; offers agreeable performance; functional features. The bad: Doesn't record video; photo quality is unremarkable; speakerphone quality is a bit distorted. The price: $10 The bottom ...

A few months ago, I read a column you wrote on extremely cheap smartphone plans for budget-conscious seniors. Can you do a similar column for those of us who still use basic flip phones? My old 3G ...

Smartphones, already an expected possession for most adults, are becoming common in the hands of kids. According to a recent poll by Common Sense Media, around 45 percent of American kids aged 10 to ...

The experts agree: Age shouldn't be the deciding factor in when a child receives a cellphone. Instead, parents should weigh a child's level of maturity and need for a phone. "You know your child ...

My son has been walking to school with friends since he was 9. My husband and I decided to delay giving him a phone, and he got one just last year. We gave him a dumb phone that can only call and text ...

This story was originally published on August 8, 2024, and has been updated. Your smartphone is designed to suck you in. You might pick it up to quickly check the weather, only to find yourself an ...