{"id":640617,"date":"2024-10-05T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/5-dumbphones-that-can-still-run-whatsapp\/"},"modified":"2024-10-05T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T13:00:00","slug":"5-dumbphones-that-can-still-run-whatsapp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-dumbphones-that-can-still-run-whatsapp\/","title":{"rendered":"#5 &#8216;dumbphones&#8217; that can still run WhatsApp"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26901a38325\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26901a38325\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-dumbphones-that-can-still-run-whatsapp\/#Emporia_Touchsmart2\" >Emporia Touchsmart.2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-dumbphones-that-can-still-run-whatsapp\/#TTfone_TT970\" >TTfone TT970<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-dumbphones-that-can-still-run-whatsapp\/#Cat_S22\" >Cat S22<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-dumbphones-that-can-still-run-whatsapp\/#AGM_M7\" >AGM M7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-dumbphones-that-can-still-run-whatsapp\/#Unihertz_Jelly_Star\" >Unihertz: Jelly Star<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p id=\"speakable-summary\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smartphones have long been the dominant device for communicating on the move, outselling their pared-down feature phone counterparts for more than a decade. However, if recent reports are to be believed, a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/02\/02\/opinion\/teen-luddite-smartphones.html\">Luddite revival<\/a> is driving <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future\/article\/20240515-the-dumbphones-people-want-are-hard-to-find\">demand for mobile devices<\/a> capable of, well, not very much.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So-called <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c7227njm45eo\">dumbphones<\/a> can help people with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorker.com\/culture\/infinite-scroll\/the-dumbphone-boom-is-real\">their digital detox endeavors<\/a>, with concerns that <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doomscrolling\">doomscrolling<\/a> and round-the-clock connectivity is having an adverse impact on mental well-being. Such concerns become even more pronounced as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2024\/feb\/17\/thousands-join-uk-parents-calling-for-smartphone-free-childhood\">parents increasingly seek to delay<\/a> their kids\u2019 inevitable introduction to smartphones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A specific market has even cropped up off the back of this, with companies such as Light and Punkt producing minimalist phones for what ostensibly is still a niche market. But one of the common complaints from those willing to give this lifestyle a go is that these minimalist phones lack one key feature: messaging <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sure, while SMS allows people to communicate textually across any mobile device, cross-platform chat apps, replete with multi<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> group messaging, is the gold standard in today\u2019s digital world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging app globally, with north of 2 billion users and over 100 million daily active users in the U.S. alone. Last year, the Meta-owned messenger got a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>-changing feature for those wishing to dabble in the digital detox domain: multi-device support for more than one mobile phone. This means that those who don\u2019t want to <em>completely<\/em> give up their smartphone can now run a secondary device with simultaneous access to the exact same WhatsApp account \u2014 perfect for when they want to go out without the constant distractions proffered by a full-featured mobile phone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there is a dearth of dumbphones that run WhatsApp. KaiOS-based phones were once the best bet, because WhatsApp had introduced a native app for the operating system due to its popularity in India and other markets. But WhatsApp recently announced that it\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/faq.whatsapp.com\/420008397294796\">ending support<\/a> for KaiOS.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So that pretty much leaves us with Android. But there are a few handsets out there that run a version of Google\u2019s omnipresent operating system without all the bells and whistles you\u2019d get with a fully fledged smartphone \u2014 or at the very least, has been designed in a way that makes using the internet somewhat unappealing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So here, in no particular order, are five dumbphones that ensure you can stay connected in a world where WhatsApp rules the messaging roost.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-emporia-touchsmart-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emporia_Touchsmart2\"><\/span>Emporia Touchsmart.2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1714\" height=\"1026\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?w=680\" alt=\"Emporia Touchsmart2 is a flip-phone with WhatsApp and a touchscreen keyboard\" class=\"wp-image-2890058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg 1714w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=150,90 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=300,180 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=768,460 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=680,407 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=1200,718 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=1280,766 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=430,257 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=720,431 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=900,539 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=800,479 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=1536,919 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=668,400 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=626,375 626w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=1031,617 1031w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1727819058533_834310-e1727820699147.jpg?resize=708,424 708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1714px) 100vw, 1714px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"wp-element-caption__text\">Emporia Touchsmart.2 is a flip-phone with WhatsApp and a touchscreen keyboard. <\/span><span class=\"wp-block-image__credits\"><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>TechCrunch \/ Paul Sawers<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a peculiar little flip phone from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emporiamobile.com\/en-gb\/\">Emporia<\/a>, an Austrian company that targets digital gadgetry at seniors. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emporiamobile.com\/en-gb\/products\/touchsmart-2\">Touchsmart.2<\/a> runs Android Go under the hood, but it doesn\u2019t have any Google Play-associated tomfoolery going on, so no app store or anything like that. It just comes with WhatsApp preinstalled, alongside Signal and Telegram for those who prefer something less Facebook-y.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it sports the traditional \u201clook\u201d of an old-school Nokia clamshell, you don\u2019t have to use the fiddly physical keyboard if you don\u2019t want to; the little 3.25-inch screen also supports touch, with an optional on-screen keyboard if required.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1066\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?w=680\" alt=\"Emporia Touchsmart2 screenshots\" class=\"wp-image-2890054\" style=\"width:362px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png 1066w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=150,132 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=300,264 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=768,676 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=680,598 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=430,378 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=720,634 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=900,792 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=800,704 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=668,588 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=426,375 426w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=701,617 701w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-01-at-22.52.23.png?resize=603,531 603w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"wp-element-caption__text\">Emporia Touchsmart.2 has a choice of three messaging apps and sports a touchscreen keyboard. <\/span><span class=\"wp-block-image__credits\"><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>TechCrunch \/ Paul Sawers<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In truth, it\u2019s not an amazing phone as you might expect, and you probably wouldn\u2019t buy it for its 8-megapixel camera or FM radio. But it packs USB-C, 4G, a basic browser, and the most important thing of all, WhatsApp, replete with support for voice and video calls. In other words, it does what it promises to do: keeps you connected, with minimal distractions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Emporia doesn\u2019t officially ship outside of Europe, those willing to get creative in procuring one can expect to pay around \u20ac130.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ttfone-tt970\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TTfone_TT970\"><\/span>TTfone TT970<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"922\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?w=589\" alt=\"TTfone TT970\" class=\"wp-image-2888458\" style=\"width:405px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp 798w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=130,150 130w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=260,300 260w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=768,887 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=589,680 589w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=372,430 372w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=623,720 623w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=779,900 779w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=692,800 692w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=578,668 578w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=325,375 325w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=534,617 534w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/TT970-e1727704844443.webp?resize=460,531 460w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"wp-element-caption__text\">TTfone TT970.   <\/span><span class=\"wp-block-image__credits\"><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>TTfone<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar to Emporia, U.K.- and UAE-based phonemaker <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ttfone.com\/\">TTfone<\/a> manufactures simple devices aimed at older users; the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ttfone.com\/products\/ttfone-tt970\">TT970<\/a> even includes a large emergency \u201cSOS\u201d button on the back that can be configured to any phone number. The clamshell form factor and Android operating system puts this in a similar bucket to that of the Touchsmart.2, but while the TT970 doesn\u2019t have any app store to speak of, it does ship with a few extra preinstalled apps in addition to WhatsApp, including Facebook Lite, YouTube, email, and a browser. This may or may not be to your liking, but it will check most of the boxes for those seeking a viable smartphone alternative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The TT970 costs \u00a3120 ($160), though you can probably <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/TTfone-TT970-Whatsapp-Touchscreen-Senior\/dp\/B09R29PYCL\/\">find it cheaper through various marketplaces<\/a>, and TTfone says that it ships to a handful of international markets, including the U.S. and Canada, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and Poland. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TTfone also sells a cheaper TT950 model that supports WhatsApp; it costs \u00a380 ($107).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-s22\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cat_S22\"><\/span>Cat S22<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1425\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?w=646\" alt=\"Cat S22 flip-phone\" class=\"wp-image-2888471\" style=\"width:422px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg 1425w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=143,150 143w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=285,300 285w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=768,808 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=646,680 646w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=1140,1200 1140w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=1216,1280 1216w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=409,430 409w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=684,720 684w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=855,900 855w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=760,800 760w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=635,668 635w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=356,375 356w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=586,617 586w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CatS22_41685f.jpg?resize=504,531 504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1425px) 100vw, 1425px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"wp-element-caption__text\">Cat S22 flip phone. <\/span><span class=\"wp-block-image__credits\"><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>Caterpillar<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Android-based <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Touchscreen-Android-Resistant-T-Mobile-Compatible\/dp\/B0CKXL587M\/ba76bc84\">Cat S22<\/a> flip phone is the handiwork of U.S. construction giant <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caterpillar.com\/\">Caterpillar<\/a>, which pitches it as a \u201crugged\u201d mobile phone for those working in industries where devices might be prone to breakage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike the Touchsmart.2 or the TT970, the Cat S22 runs a fuller version of Android Go with Google Play, so you can actually access a full gamut of services that are typical of a smartphone. But given this device\u2019s demure dimensions, the 2.8-inch touchscreen probably won\u2019t be too inviting for TikToking or YouTubing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cat S22 will cost you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cat-S22-Flip-Touchscreen-Resistant\/dp\/B0BTTQGVVW\">around $70<\/a> through Amazon (though you can probably find it cheaper), and technically it\u2019s built for T-Mobile and affiliated MVNO networks. However, an unlocked version is available that works with most GSM carriers, including AT&amp;T.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-agm-m7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AGM_M7\"><\/span>AGM M7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1142\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?w=680\" alt=\"AGM M7\" class=\"wp-image-2890072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=150,143 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=300,286 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=768,731 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=680,647 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=430,409 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=720,685 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=900,857 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=800,761 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=668,636 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=394,375 394w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=648,617 648w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AGMM7z-e1727822449722.webp?resize=558,531 558w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"wp-element-caption__text\">AGM M7. <\/span><span class=\"wp-block-image__credits\"><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>AGM Mobile<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agmmobile.com\/\">AGM Mobile<\/a> specializes in rugged mobile devices. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agmmobile.com\/products\/us-agm-m7\">AGM M7<\/a> deviates from the first three in this list insofar as it isn\u2019t a flip phone; it does have an old-school keyboard, but a 2.4-inch touchscreen is to the rescue for those unwilling to revert all the way back to 2006 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/T9_(predictive_text)\">T9<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s worth noting that unlike the Cat S22 rugged mobile, the AGM M7 <em>doesn\u2019t<\/em> have an app store, meaning you won\u2019t be able to install anything on this yourself. But in addition to WhatsApp, it comes preinstalled with Facebook, TikTok, Skype, and push-to-talk walkie-talkie app Zello.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AGM M7 is $120 and ships globally.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unihertz-jelly-star\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unihertz_Jelly_Star\"><\/span>Unihertz: Jelly Star<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jellystarsz.jpeg?w=680\" alt=\"Unihertz Jelly Star\" class=\"wp-image-2888490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jellystarsz.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jellystarsz.jpeg?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jellystarsz.jpeg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jellystarsz.jpeg?resize=430,242 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jellystarsz.jpeg?resize=668,375 668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"wp-element-caption__text\">Unihertz Jelly Star. <\/span><span class=\"wp-block-image__credits\"><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>Unihertz<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unihertz.com\/\">Unihertz<\/a> says that it\u2019s committed to \u201cdeveloping unique smartphones for niche groups of people,\u201d spanning everything from QWERTY phones and rugged devices to tiny smartphones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those unable to make the quantum leap back two decades and embrace the humble flip phone, Unihertz ships a range of minuscule mobile phones that, while technically are smartphones, are small enough to ensure you\u2019re not distracted by the flashy lights and distractions of the global internet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unihertz.com\/collections\/jelly-series\">Jelly series<\/a> includes the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unihertz.com\/products\/jelly-star\">Jelly Star<\/a>, which runs Android 13. It\u2019s something you might not actually hate using \u2014 aside from the fact that it\u2019s screen is just 3 inches. Sure, it doesn\u2019t fit the strict definition of \u201cdumbphone,\u201d though some people might find the device somewhat dumb, but we\u2019ve all got to find compromises somewhere \u2014 and this is one that more people might be willing to make as part of a digital detox regimen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Unihertz Jelly Star costs around $200 and is available globally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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