nirv@n@ March 8, 2025, 4:52 p.m.
Why is everyone suddenly going back to dumbphones? Am I missing something?
Seriously confused by this trend. Three friends in my circle switched from iPhones back to basic phones in the last month alone. Acting like they discovered some life-changing secret.
One friend literally bragged about how "liberating" it feels not having social media constantly available. Cool, but like... just delete the apps? Another one keeps showing off his "incredible" battery life like it's 2005 all over again.
Is this just another hipster phase like vinyl records and film cameras? Or am I missing some legitimate benefit here? Feel like I'm taking crazy pills seeing people voluntarily giving up maps, music, cameras, and instant messaging all in one device.
Anyone else notice this trend or know people who've made the switch? Genuinely curious what's driving this beyond just digital detox buzzwords.
spektor1981 March 12, 2025, 1:32 a.m.
curious how long it took to adjust? currently having withdrawals just turning off notifications