In the US, the popularity of feature phones and smartphones without Internet access has grown. This is reported by CNBC.

Media journalists have noticed that in 2022, push-button phones have become popular again among American consumers. According to experts interviewed by the TV channel, representatives of generation Z are more likely to buy cheap and simple devices.

The situation was explained by the creator of the Reddit community r / dumbphones Jose Briones, who is fond of studying smartphones with basic functions. According to him, American youth are tired of the abundance of technology and have recognized their dependence on social networks and new gadgets. "They don't know what's going on with their mental health and they're trying to cut costs," Briones said.

In addition to classic push-button phones, users have begun to pay more attention to devices that have basic smart functions. Joe Hollier, the founder of the Light brand, which produces devices with a black and white E Ink screen, noticed that people began to think about the conscious consumption of information.

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CNBC journalists noted that push-button phones are usually in demand in developing countries. In 2022, 80 percent of phone sales were in the Middle East, Africa and India, according to Counterpoint Research.

Earlier, Financial Times journalists said that young people often prefer the iPhone, as they choose more modern ways of communication. Representatives of generation Z use instant messengers and rarely communicate via voice and SMS.