Younger generations are increasingly ditching smartphones in favor of “dumbphones”—simpler devices with fewer apps, fewer distractions, and less tracking. But what happens when you step away from a device that now functions as your wallet, your memory, and your security key? In this episode, Tom and Scott explore the dumbphone movement through a privacy and The post Why Gen Z is Ditching Smartphones for Dumbphones appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Gen Z is increasingly switching from smartphones to dumbphones to reduce digital distractions, tracking, and surveillance. This podcast episode examines the privacy and security implications of this trend, including challenges with multi-factor authentication, digital wallets, and the tension between digital self-defense and potential digital disadvantage. The discussion explores whether abandoning smartphones is a viable strategy in an ecosystem where phones serve as security keys, payment methods, and essential tools.