The Tin Can phone: is this the simple secret to a screen-free childhood?
Summary
The Tin Can is a new phone designed for children that looks like an old-fashioned landline phone but uses modern wifi to make calls. It does not have a screen, apps, or games, aiming to give kids a simple way to call approved contacts without the distractions of smartphones.Key Facts
- The Tin Can phone was launched in April last year by three dads from Seattle.
- It looks like a landline phone with bright colors, big numbers, and a curly cord.
- Calls are made via wifi but it plugs into a normal power socket.
- Children can only call people on an approved contact list set by parents.
- It does not have texting, apps, games, or internet access.
- The phone sells only in the US and Canada, costing $100.
- Calls between Tin Cans are free, but calling regular phone numbers costs $9.99 per month.
- Many parents and some schools have supported the phone as a way to reduce screen time for kids.
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