Backed by Alexis Ohanian’s firm, the $199 device runs a custom OS with no browser, app store, or social media Al is a long time tech writer with a penchant for all things nerdy. While he writes for ...

The first-phone problem is harder than picking iPhone or Android. A child may need a way to call home, coordinate pickup, carry a little spending money, or explore a neighborhood with more ...

The brand-new Freckle Phone is not only exceptionally compact with its 3.1-inch display, but the smartphone also stands out from the competition thanks to its operating system. With ClayOS, the device ...

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A kid wants to bike to a friend’s house. A parent wants to know they can call if plans change. Neither of them particularly wants the trip to end with an hour of scrolling in someone’s driveway. That ...

Freckle phone for kids ages 7 to 13 drops browsers and social media, adds outdoor exploration tools, and costs $199 plus $25 per month.

And it could also give parents some peace of mind.

Instead of eliminating screens altogether, the $199 Freckle is a phone designed for kids’ smaller hands that trades distracting social media for apps that entertain through scavenger hunts, stories, ...

A new startup has announced Freckle, a unique take on a phone designed exclusively for kids aged seven and up. Uniquely, it encourages exploration via the Curiosity Camera and Quests. Curiosity Camera ...

I spent months testing 17 budgeting apps to see which are best at tracking your spending, boosting your savings, canceling your subscriptions and managing your personal finances.