'Dumb Phone' app skims down your iPhone into a minimalist companion

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Our smartphones are constantly vying for our attention. While there are plenty of “dumb phones” available in the market, it would be counterproductive to introduce another gadget to your daily routine if you’re looking to declutter. A refreshing antidote comes in the form of the new Dumb Phone app, which you can install right away on your iPhone.

 

 

Available exclusively on the Apple App Store, this minimalist launcher for iPhones aims to simplify your digital life and restore focus to what truly matters. Dumb Phone, created by indie developer Michael Tigas, strips away the colorful app icons, incessant notifications, and dopamine-inducing badges that often hijack our attention. Instead, it offers a simple interface with essential buttons for your most-used apps to encourage productivity and purpose.

 

 

 

Through this intuitive launcher, you can customize your home screen by selecting essential apps and adding widgets. So every time you unlock your device, you’ll be presented with only the utility you need.

 

 

Choose up to six apps you frequently use. These will be the core of your minimalist experience.

 

 

You can use the app to create a widget featuring your chosen apps. This widget becomes your new home screen.

 

 

You could also tailor your minimalist experience by adjusting wallpaper, background, and text, and choosing between a sleek dark theme or an airy light one.

 

 

It’s possible to create distinct launchers for different contexts—work, leisure, or nighttime. Each one curates the most relevant apps for your day.

 

Dumb Phone is free for a trial period, with an option to perpetually upgrade, so you can test-drive the minimalist life before committing.

 

• https://dumbphone.so/ 
• https://www.producthunt.com/posts/dumb-phone 
• https://appadvice.com/app/dumb-phone/6504743503 
• https://9to5mac.com/2024/07/30/how-to-turn-your-iphone-into-a-dumb-phone-to-avoid-all-distraction/ 

 

 

 

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