Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try switching to a basic phone

Opting for a basic phone can help you take control of your time. There are many different models with different capabilities and price points. The three pictured here are the Nokia 6300 4G, the CAT S22 Flip and the BLU Z5 -GSM. Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR

Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR

Your smartphone is designed to suck you in. You might pick it up to quickly check the weather, only to find yourself an hour later scrolling through TikTok.

If you “want a break from the digital world and need a change of lifestyle,” consider switching to a basic

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