Devices · 1h ago
Turn any iPhone into a dumb phone with this simple trick
A growing trend sees users switching to dumb phones to curb addiction. Apple's iOS 27 will enhance parental controls, but a current method lets you strip an iPhone of smart features now. This approach offers a middle ground for parents wanting connectivity without full internet access.
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The workaround highlights a demand Apple could address more directly, but it's a practical stopgap for digital minimalists.
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