Freckle's smartphone aims to get kids back outside on their own
News Mobile Smartphones Freckle's smartphone aims to get kids back outside on their own And it could also give parents some peace of mind. 30, 2026 12:00 pm EST Freckle Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover It's been nearly two decades since the iPhone debuted, and we've yet to see a truly viable smartphone option for kids. For most parents, the wisest choice is to avoid smartphones until the teenage years, or rely on a less capable device (like a cellular Apple Watch) for location tracking and emergency calls.
- ▪News Mobile Smartphones Freckle's smartphone aims to get kids back outside on their own And it could also give parents some peace of mind.
- ▪30, 2026 12:00 pm EST Freckle Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover It's been nearly two decades since the iPhone debuted, and we've yet to see a truly viable smartphone option for kids.
- ▪For most parents, the wisest choice is to avoid smartphones until the teenage years, or rely on a less capable device (like a cellular Apple Watch) for location tracking and emergency calls.
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News Mobile Smartphones Freckle's smartphone aims to get kids back outside on their own And it could also give parents some peace of mind. By Devindra Hardawar Sept. 30, 2026 12:00 pm EST Freckle Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover It's been nearly two decades since the iPhone debuted, and we've yet to see a truly viable smartphone option for kids. For most parents, the wisest choice is to avoid smartphones until the teenage years, or rely on a less capable device (like a cellular Apple Watch) for location tracking and emergency calls.
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