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In a surprising twist for the world's most connected generation, Gen Z is ditching their iPhones and Androids in favor of "dumb phones" - devices that can't even run Instagram. And it's not just a passing trend; it's a quiet rebellion against the dopamine-driven design of modern tech.
Across the US and Europe, searches for basic phones - flip phones, Nokias, and minimalist handsets - have been climbing steadily since 2020. What started as nostalgic purchases by millennials has now been fueled largely by Gen Z.
* Nokia 3310 got a relaunch* Minimalist brands like Punkt and Light Phone are going viral* HMD Global, the company behi...