Smartphone alternatives for tweens

smart phone alternatives for tweens
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In this age of technology,  due to its multiple features smartphone has become a universal requirement. We can use    camera, alarm clock, wrist wristwatch  and many other apps in the same gadget which we used separately. But this convenience has brought several disadvantages for users. There must be smartphone alternatives for tweens as the mentioned generation is not mature enough to use this device sensibly.

The rate of anxiety, depression, competition, and stress has been an increase in teenagers due to excessive use of social media. Their self-esteem gets low because of fake beauty standards on social media. Mental issues have been increased tremendously among teens in the last decade. Everything has been shifted to online platforms and youth has become physically inactive. But what are some smart phone alternatives for tweens?

Here are some of the best options.

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Gabb Phone

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GizmoWatch 2

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Tick Talk watches

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 Bark Phone

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 Pinwheel

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Gabb Phone

Gabb phone are famous among parents as safe cell phones for teens and tweens. Before graduation tweens can use it for their personal uses. It has a camera and simple user interface. It does not have app store so games or social media can not be activated Thus inappropriate browsing and adds are no more tension for users. GPS tracking system, calling and texting features and no browsing system make it safe for tweens.

Review

Quick Summary

  • Location can be tracked by parents
  • No social media and internet usage.

to consider

  • Parents cannot control contacts.

GizmoWatch 2

This gadget allows kids to call twenty predetermined contacts. Texting to other contacts is not possible. It comes with a fitness tracker such steps counter and a  work to do list.   It has a simple interface and kids can learn quickly to  use it.  GizmoWatch  Location tracker,  and text controlling system  makes parents to stay at ease and relaxed. In text controlling system parents can create text presets that makes sure that a child is restricted to what he says.

Review

GizmoWatch 2

Quick Summary

  • Quick dial and predetermined contacts
  • No internet access

To consider

  • Works only on Verizon network.

 Tick Talk watches

Tweens using smartwatches  can be disturbed in class. TickTalk watch presents a do not disturb feature that assures a  focused and active class time. This smartwatch allows not only voice calls but also video calls. Texting can be done without any external obstacle. The most amazing feature is its water- resistance. TickTalk watch does not allow internet or social media access. But it has a activity reminder and GPS. Parents control app feature is also provided.

Review

Tick Talk watches

Quick Summary

  • No internet access.
  • Parent control app.

To consider

  • Might be heavy  for kids to wear all time.

Bark Phone

Those parents who want to give their kids the access to internet for educational purposes Bark Is what they all need. Bark phone has   parent control apps that  monitors tweens’ texting, calling and browsing.  It sends an alert if inappropriate message is being received or sent. Kids can not change parental controls neither they can delete any yext without getting a permission from parental control.

After getting Bark phone, Control app is to be installed on parents phone and they can permit a restricted  internet access.

Review

Quick Summary

  • Restricted internet access.
  • Parental control

To consider

  • Entire text can not be monitored unless alert is triggered

 Pinwheel

Pinwheel is a safe kid smartphone with no internet access. It does not allow any sort of web browsing, YouTube scrolling and blocks spam calls. Texting and calling is easy for kids in PinWheel. Parents can see call history, can set different restrictions and most importantly  they can  locate their kids through GPS, while coming and going to school. This gadget also has a feature of school mode so no more disturbance in class.

Review

Quick Summary

  • Parent control features
  • Camera phone

About the Product

  • Parent’s app need to be update frequently.

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