Feature phone facts for kids
A feature phone is a type of mobile phone. It's simpler than a smartphone. Feature phones are mostly for making calls and sending text messages. Some can also play music or videos. They might even let you browse the internet a little.
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What is a Feature Phone?
The name "feature phone" means it has basic features. These phones are different from smartphones. Smartphones can do many advanced things. Feature phones focus on the main jobs of a phone.
What Can They Do?
The main things feature phones do are phone calls and text messages. Some newer feature phones have more advanced features. They might connect to the internet using 3G. Some even have touchscreens. You might also find apps for popular social media on them.
Why Are They Called "Dumb Phones"?
Even with some new features, feature phones are not like smartphones. They don't support many apps made by other companies. This is why some people call them dumb phones. They are less "smart" than a smartphone.
Why Do People Still Use Them?
Many people buy feature phones because they are cheaper. This is especially true in places where smartphones are very expensive. In recent years, phone companies have started making cheap smartphones. This means feature phones are now seen as very basic phones.
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Nokia 3310 3G (2017 version), an advanced feature phone
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An opened Sony Ericsson W910i, a slide-action feature phone from 2007
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See also
In Spanish: Teléfono básico para niños
