The news: Hardware startup Minimal Company shipped a smartphone with an e-ink display and streamlined interface designed to help users “live more, scroll less.”
The Minimal Phone supports third-party apps but is designed with limited functionality for consumers who want calls, texts, and productivity apps only. The phone retails for $399.
Digital Detox: With some social media platforms embroiled in controversy and frustrations over content moderation scalebacks, more consumers want to cut down their screen time.