Are Dumbphones the Smarter Choice? | Dumbphones vs Smartphones | Vantage with Palki Sharma
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- Dumbphones are making a comeback. The year 2000 is calling and this time GenZ is picking up. What are these dumbphones? Why are they seeing a revival? Join Palki Sharma as she tells you all about it.
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Humanity is realizing that simple living is a very wise way to live.
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Ya right lol, even such phones which are great technology adv is simple living
Very few
Well said
That true
Yes. It is the smart choice. Better battery life and less distraction.
lets go back to no mobile phones will be less distractive than this and make people more intelligent
@@neirbesnoi8343 YES NOKIA 3310
@@neirbesnoi8343 so your country people are intelligent
Less fraud.
@@neirbesnoi8343 Some dumbphones' battery can last a month
0 distractions, just business calls🔥
(From the U.S.) I have both types of phones, a dumbphone and a couple of smartphones. When I get tired of using my phones for the day, I simply turn off notifications, turn the phones off, and go on with life.
JPB
My phone lasts for 5.5 hours
I started tracking my usage though screen time, realised I had been spending 4 hours on social media, primarily Instagram.
First step was to limit app usage to 1 hour and only from 8pm to 12pm, the remaining hours, the app would be locked.
I realised how detrimental it was to me.
Finally, I decided to quit social media altogether.
My attention span increased.
My memory retention has increased.
Can sit idle for more than 15-20 mins without reaching for my phone (Especially while waiting on someone or for something).
I still consume media, but it’s sniped, search for what’s needed and it ends there rather than content being shown to me regardless of relevance.
how did you lock the apps?
@@snuppl512 Android: settings > digital wellbeing
Apple: settings > screen time
Better uninstall Instagram
@@rajaganesh8127 indeed, but knowing human desire it seemed easy to reinstall and continue. So, deleted account then uninstalled 😛
Good work, Mohammed!
My father took away my smartphone and gave me a dumbphone without net to use for a year.. At first I was so pissed that my friends are using smartphone and I'm not.. But after using it for a year I think I learnt a valuable lesson.. I felt a lot of relief and empowered.. Felt like myself not comparing myself with others, Did my jobs on time.. It was a boon in disguise.. I have a smartphone now but I myself have not installed a lot of apps.. only work related apps are there.. you can use a smartphone like a dumbphone also.. I am thankful to my dad for the valuable lesson.. ☺️
So true , it's a privilege, it's your choice, how smartly you can use
Yeah, I agree with you. You can use a smartphone like a dumbphone.
Unfortunately, for many people, the allure of smartphone when it’s in your hand is too strong to resist.
Yes. iOS allows you to uninstall all apps. Android wouldn’t allow you that.
Very pleasing to hear your story. Good bless!
@Bhagat no he’s saying right. You can’t remove certain apps like youtube from android but you can on iphone.
When you realise dumb phones are the real smartphones !
dumb phones force you to be smart or else we can't go with it
I totally agree. Actually these phones saves you from lot of craps & junks we have to face 24/7. Actually I'm planning to buy Nokia 3310. One for my mum and one for myself.
@@sahilmanocha yeah
True
@@sarojt3 I still have mine from the late 1990s, I now intend to resurrect it !
I switched to dumb phone by last 5 months , I use desktop for check my emails and other messages and it works perfectly only issue was we Indians are in the phase of less cash economy but I substitute digital payment with credit card which is acceptable at almost all supermarkets and everywhere other issue was we became habitual to keep our important documents in our smartphones but now days I keep them in my car all the time so looks like I have solved problems
Changes I found in myself is that now days i dont care what ppl doing in their social media life , my focus period has been improved
It will take 2-3 weeks to adjust with dumb phone but after it benefits are just precious
Mihir, I read your post with great interest. You are very wise. Can you suggest any book to read? Any book which you liked. I ask this question to few people are find wise and they have always come up with good suggestions. Looking forward to hear from you.
As a bookseller I'll recommend you Aleph by paulo coelho @@tada2508
Great decision
Thanks for this comment - I am going to switch to a Nokia phone soon, dumping my iPhone. Will keep your advice in mind.
@@Cheetah195 👌🏻
This is the type of news we want on our news channels, keep up the good work ❤️.
"If you are lucky, you can listen to radio or take pictures".. 😂😂😂😂
I am still using so-called "Dumbphones" and I absolutely love them.
Me too my favorite phone is still Sony Ericsson.
How can you live without mobile games? 😩
how did u comment
BTW How are you posting comment with your "dumbphone"? 🙊
@@mridulgain Rugged Laptop having TAILS and proxies. It seems like you know very little about the world of technology. Maybe you are born after 2000s.
The technology of late 90s were enough to make a person's life easier and better. For instance - 90s India witnessed the Technological revolution...
satellite tv, mobile phone, vsnl broadband etc. I think we can live a simple and peaceful life with a laptop, feature phone and a dslr camera (cons: impossible to order food, book a cab, GPS navigation or tons of Apps for everything) if the smartphone wasn't invented.
P.S.
i m writing this with a
_smartphone!_ 😀 😀
Ma'am defence has always been forcing the use of so called 'dumb' phone. Infact that is the only phone that can be used
Dumb phones are better than smart phones cause you don't have to stare on it 24 hours a day. The best way to talk to people is in person face to face like the 1990s.
i can bet you were born after 2000
forget amount the comment , look at this guy's user name 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
yes lets do that...because in those times when somebody was angry at you they came to you to try to kick your ass, now they are all gosiping and complaining as old hacks no caracter left by them especcialy a lot of so called man and fathers UGH
@M.C.G.
One thing I love about smartphones
I can avoid something that irritates me and makes me so mad 😡
I made so many problems and people i know, like and love started yelling at me, how I didn't do things right or I'm so hard hearing
I just go on my phone, watching social media videos, listen to music, watch movies, play games to avoid them 😅
I know people said I should go to sleep, but what if I can't sleep and still remember the problems 😔
I preserved Nokia when I got my first smartphone in 2008. I knew it that it will come back!!! Loved the battery life - Charge once a week!!!!!!
Palki ! Love to see you back. You still carry the same old charisma. Please keep it up.
bro did she leave wion ?? and is this her own channel?
@@suryavishwanath8564 Yes she left Wion after Wion authority treated her badly.
That's great to hear!. BTW
It's always wonderful to see people using language effectively to convey information and ideas. A good speaker or news reader has the ability to make complex topics understandable and engaging to their audience. They are able to use language to connect with people, build trust and credibility, and leave a lasting impression.
"I just wanted to express my appreciation for your fantastic delivery on the topic of smartphones. Your use of high-quality language and clear, concise explanations truly impressed me. You have a gift for making complex topics easy to understand and engaging to listen to. Thank you for your great work and keep it up!"
Love these anti-spending news. Right on time.
Haha. Save it and listen whenever you feel like spending money.
They're not so cheap (dumb phones) only slightly.
@@surajm4547 wdym they start around 10$
@@S_U_R_A_J Until recently....basic phones were available for as less as Rs.800/-..... but now because of the demand the companies have started selling at 4-5 k.
@@surajm4547 Nah, you still can get decent ones for ~800 rupees, for example lava hero 600i (which I myself use)
still using Nokia 3510i even today, glad to hear I was right all those years
U r legend.
u r GOAT!! greatest of all time
does it supports yt?
@@aman_k23 its never been about multimedia. pc/laptop are made for multimedia
Budget issues?
TH-cam recommended me this video because youtube knew that I'm a fan of dumbphones 😇
When I will move somewhere else from my home for further education then I would like to keep a dumbphone for general use and a locked smartphone just for online classes and pdf of important study notes. No internet, no social media, no dopamine rush, original and stress-free student life 🙏
and here is your reason why it is not censured nok IA (arteficial inteligence) 33= perfect wichcraft and the main game is SNAKE....what do people need to understand that it is all wichcraft smart device or not!!!
@@M.C.G. What?? Are you opposing my opinion? Can you elaborate you explanation?
@@agastyapatwey do research also a fact nokia 3310 was and is the first mobile phone who is conected whit the internet only not for your benefits...as the elite statet it ones....the nokia is a compass (to follow you etc, the mobiles before where just to experience whit the phones and us) (im veteran i worked whit 5g- the man whit the mustass from germany used 5g already to quonquer poland). yes and sorry that it is what it is but yeh i opposite your very well and good attitude to be free as much as possible...trust me i now this stuff i litterly traveld true europe last summer to find a free place of emf fields and free 5g zones basecly they are gone....and this combination is the real reason why the world is in the state we are right now.......dont fear the demons/god's etc fear emf and 5g it is the real g-chambers of the same man whit the mustass....i tried to explane to so many i can simpley give you more logic and facts and similarities etc etc etc, just ask
@@M.C.G. Oh mannn, what are you trying to explain me, 🤔 I can't understand you maybe because of spelling errors, just tell if you agree with my opinion or not 🙏
@@agastyapatwey i understand your opinion but i dont agree, for the reasons i gave and so much more....if my spelling is not correct im sorry i do my best im not a english/american speaking dude and i failed biggest time for exame....if you are not able to understand so be it...im not a christian but maybe you understand what i say in the following......all those phones tv etc etc etc is the upcoming mark of the beast soon you will be chipped or can not buy or sell anymore, but as soon you put that chip inside you in consinous and acceptance you are doomed...
I'm happy to see you again explaining news and important topics, thanks for coming back.
Humans made smartphones so smart that it has become dominant. Sweet job guys ! 🙆
the year 2100: people where so smart around 2020 they made a device smarter than them
@@M.C.G. ...and saved our planet using technology, this should be the tagline of this century.
@@himanshubansal8495 if we are involved whitout losing freedom and freedom of speech such thing than i think it has the potencie (sorry) to do very good and nice things, but it depend on the point of view including the ai
@@M.C.G. Completely agree with what you said. Yeah let us see how the dynamic moral compass of our world saves our ecosystem using technology. If we go astray on the way, then we would be adding time and course correction cost ( opportunities )
It is up to the user. You might choose not to use TikTok or some garbage like that. I installed Facebook on my phone only six months back. I’m using smart phone for 12 years. Half of my use is work related, although I can accomplish that using blackberry. Self control is very important, without that you are doomed. I recently had a health related scare, all because just for two weeks I threw caution to the wind. A little bit of self control could have avoided this.
Not possible for GenZ who are studying in colleges and are in teenage … they are the products of social media
self control is the key but point is how many ppl have that. because if self control is there we dont need any credit cards, smartphones, health products, almost entire lifestyle industry ll collapse
True
I agree with your words
@@SachinYadav-xd2re 💯% True
Sometimes, less is more. And sometimes the way forwards, is backwards. Knowing when to say NO to more technology is becoming increasingly important in retaining our mental health and our sanity! We need to remember to control IT, and not let IT control US.
Well said.
JPB
I liked your message a lot. You have a sense of clarity. Can you suggest a book which you liked a lot? I would like to read it. I have noticed that many time people come up with really good suggestions. Looking forward.
15yrs back i had a reliance cdma phone [it is similar to nokia], was my first phone ever and still cant forget the massive efforts to earn/save the money to buy it, and in the end it was all worth it
I owned CDMA reliance, and virgin mobile some time
I really like these short videos (5 to 10 mins long). Please make a playlist of it.
And I am here watching Palki’s Vantage on a Smart Phone..😂😂
This is one of the best video I have seen in last few years ! Kudos to nail it down finally.
Beautifully written and well spoken too..glad such videos are appearing on feed too..
I remember these Nokia phones. I think I will smartgrade soon.
It's impossible to stay away from smartphones today.... 😭😭😭😭
I love this and how you can't access social media or the internet with them, but I really need good navigation. I live in Tokyo and managing the trains and getting around the city for work without a smartphone is next to impossible.
If the Lite phone comes out with a better touch screen for sending messages and Google maps (not it's basic navigation one), I'll definitely jump on it.
Happy to see you back palki sharma on air who can present news that no one can switch other, once after started watching your news.
I tried using a dumb phone for 30 days and found it to be interesting. Also, it made me more productive and focused in my job. I don't think everyone can do it in this age. But, nevertheless, I'm planning to do a "smartphone detox" atleast for three months (90 days) in a year..
good on you.
My first phone the metal Nokia 6300 lasted me for 10 years until the screen burned out. I would love to get that phone if Nokia launches that again.
@Angie Torii Yes I've seen the new one, but it still doesn't match up to the quality of the original one which had a solid build quality and was premium
So glad I found Palki again. LOVE her!
More than this, its use. To have a connection for children when they are out but to make sure they don't get distracted by social media. Same for many others like to be in contact with employees who need to move around.
I saw this news on my smartphone 😆
Well tbh switching to dumb phone at this time can also make us away from technological advancements and accessibility. I totally understand how phones have become smart at the cost of human smartness which is degrading due fomos and easy access to sources without any brain racking,scrolling over wasting time. But then for me it is wise use of smartphone which is a better alternative to switching to dumb phones, limiting social media to zero minimising scroll time to near zero by playing playing sports learning new skills or even reading books.
I just happened to purchase a Lava Flip phone online ,yesterday. Today ,I am watching this video. I'm very happy to see that everyone else is feeling the same i.e. to return back to simplicity (smartphone detox) !!
There are indeed pro's and con's. Me being a traveler, technology has made it easy for me to download offline maps where you do not have a network use GPS to track and other uses. However, I feel everyone should have your main sim card in a dumb phone an a secondary sim card in a smart phone, and us it accordingly.
Love to see you back Ms. Palki. Keep it up❤️😍
I used to have the best of both worlds, a dumb phone and a small BlackBerry pad....I might go back to those soon!
That is very aware and intelligent journalism.
On Smartphones defense I would say that they have come a long way. They give you all the information about your average screentime including statistical data of your daily usage. They also show how much time spend on an app on a daily basis or weekly or even monthly. It also gives you the option to put time limits on apps so that the phone will ask you for permission if you want to open the app beyond the time limit which makes one conscious if they are accessing their phone often. Another things is that you can always turnoff notifications for any app.
PS: I am more busy with work that I don't even have time to check my phone especially for social media except during holidays or weekends but I still carry a Z Fold 4. Once in a while if I use it more, it shows a large red notification in terms of screen time such as "you used your phone more than seven hours of your daily average🤣🤣
Back in the early 2000s I still remember sending chatting with free messages with a hutch network monthly pack, back then that dumb phone was everything yo me. Nokia 8210, Nokia 3315. 😇
Top Tier reporting 🔥🔥🔥
Much needed motivation.. Thanks !
With simplicity and nicely explained.Thanks FirstPost.
I wish I also could get one dumbphone. But, I can't miss watching your Vantage on Firstpost;
Watch it on tv
Uh can watch it on pc or tv
Absolutely.
The articulation in your speech, and your way of speaking is what I admire and adore.
After using androids up to 6.7 inch screens I moved to iPhone SE. Feeling much relieved. Probably the next move is a feature phone. Only problem would be UPI
I really hope blackberry took the opportunity to release phones again.
😁😁😁😀😀😂in year 2000 we don't know about digital payments now it's inevitable
No brother I still use Nokia 3310 new model with this I’m doing Bhim upi payments
Through sms mode and over call
Use both
Pay with cash. And it will helpful for us to get a track of our payments. Last month I have converted to my dad's old phone. My expenses reduced drastically.
The problem is - we think that the problem lies “outside” when actually it is “inside”. If most of the time you remain idle then even with the “dumbphone” you will find ways to waste time. But if you are driven by a dream or a purpose then it wouldn’t matter whether you have a smartphone or a dumbphone because you won’t have much time to spare for it. So it is you who must change and not the items that surround you.
It is appalling for me to see people (especially (but not only) youngsters) connected to their phones all day long. Even at parties they would look for an isolated place, anchor there and spend the whole evening connected to their phone like zombies, completely disregarding the party and the other people. It is really sad...
Worst is parents with babies in their prams. No interaction whatsoever. Sad
This is what I need. Uff, social media is killing me
I swearr
Here for Palki ma’am. The best in this field 🔥
Even i have decided to switch to keypad phone,this so called smart phone has literally taken over my life, I m so addicted to it that without even realizing I keep on looking at it, scrolling mindlessly,watching random videos, it is really life changing if used properly but for now I feel I don't have enough control to use it sensibly.
My father used android from 2018 to 2022 but in the month of july 2022 he bought a samsung guru(feature phone), he said he was spending more time with phone, he said we buy phone so that it can work for us but he felt like he is working for phone and not the other way.
Currently I am considering of purchasing one as smart phone is making me comparably less productive and more procrastinate
And we still watching this video on our smartphone
Beautiful and very thoughtful message👏
During Exams I switch to "Dumbphones" and that helps me from getting distracted and get better grades, so yeah they're a smart choice
So beautiful upadhyay.
Wow!! I am positive surprised 😮 I have never heard so truly info in tv. Where is your channel from?
I am fortunate to have kept a little Samsung dumb phone. I use it whenever I go out. My smart phone I use only for WhatsApp contacts and do WhatsApp on my iMac. Smartphones GPS and Google maps have compromised our ability to find our way both in our exterior and interior landscape. I still remember when the exchange asked you what number you would like. We are adrift in a sea of novelty. 🙃
I’m gonna go ahead and get one. ❤
Ms.Palki I am a great admirer of ur ' Vantage' slot. Ur incisive & analytical skill blended with choice of vocabulary is simply superb. God bless.
I started with a 'dumbphone' and honestly life was much sorted then
Smart Phones have become an important Organ 🫁 in our body.
We can't live without them.
Dumb phones as are blessings , students n strugglers must use these phones only
I am glad they are coming back.Cant wait to get one
Very well Informative News for nowadays😊😊
I bought a Nokia flip phone after using an Iphone ... The video is spot on when it comes to Digital detox and dopamine simulation. I am now much more peaceful without smartphone and those crazy scrolling madness. However, i still use a smartphone when on vacation for capturing photos and getting directions on maps.
This is really smart. I’m also switching to a Nokia flip after an iPhone 😅
I am using a phone that has 3 SIM Card slots and 3 SIM Cards function together too, which no smartphone provides. Dumbphones are actually more smarter than Smartphones.
WHy Do You Need 3 Sims For?
@@syed0745 3 SIM Cards == 3 different numbers for 3 different purposes. Certain firms from the US and Israel did agree to make a customizable 6 SIM or 8 SIM phones as well.
That sounds nice, I bet it's good for international travel.
@@michitakadouglas4130 It is. No issues with the Airport Security Check. They just get surprised when I show them my heavy rugged phones and rugged laptop. 🙂 Then they see my passport and ask a few questions, and my answers are enough to convince them that I am not a threat so they let me go.
Great words. Maybe would switch back to one of these in sometime
Thanks for this post.❤
I think its not really necessary to move back to dumb phones. I simply uninstalled all social media and youtube app from my phone few years ago. This saves me a lot of time for me. I wish more people do this. If you wanna use social media then you can use it on your laptop.
And pay the extra cost of having a smart phone for nothing?
@@m0nkey13 no. You still get to use all features of a smart phone
@@suryac850 This makes no sense. You have a smart phone and you use all features of a smart phone? That sounds like a smart phone.
@@m0nkey13 but is the smart phone used only for social media and TH-cam?
That is maybe just 5-10% of it's job
No, my point is to use a smart phone smartly and not waste time on it unnecessarily.
My current phone is a Nokia 6303. It was delivered on the day Prince William and Catherine got married, so what’s that, about 12 years. Still works fairly well. Some people look at me a bit strangely when I get my phone out but perhaps I’m actually more on trend than them😀
Awesome
It's time to say " we should have simple living and high thinking "
GI to see your straight articulation after long time ...we live ur Indian n you u rsekf indianness...
I'm about to dump all my smartphones now. Seriously this thought was in my head for long time already!
Me bhi jaldi karne wala hu,, smart hone k chakkar me Puri jeevan jhaant ban chuka he .
Same bro I gotta dump my iPhone
We love your come back madam! Good to hear you.
Really good quality news subject. Something usefull.👍👍👍
I use my smartphone (Realme 2 Pro) as a dumb phone...
No social media (Even Whatsapp is not there)
And its working just awesome from 4.5 years without changing battery till now
It may not be possible to switch over completely, but one can always find a middle ground or "hybrid" model of phone usage to begin the process.
I use My "regular" smartphone on weekdays because My work demands it, but on weekends I switch to My "dumb phone". That gives a much needed 2 day detox from all the incessant notifications and mindless scrolling that smartphones compell us into. And of course improves productivity and relationships.
Now My target is to switch to dumb phone even after work hours on weekdays. Say from 6 pm to 6 am.
Let's see.
Can we connect for this topic
good thought, but in our location the work never ends at 6, we are expected to work 24/7 and its a never ending toxic work situation, still thinking what career options to switch to for peace of mind
@@diauser3327 There are many lines of work. Where there's a will, there's a way.
Watching it on my nokia 1100 😜
You are a fabulous anchor.
Quality Content with elegance is truly a great treat to watch.
Yes we waiting, also wanted in Android update which we can switch to old mobile, is possible?
I am a huge fan of Palki Sharma but she's not taking up the most talked Adani fallout due to Hindenburg. I thought she was unbiased, but looks like she's not, she's not even looking to cover this is a bit sad and disappointing. Palki ma'am if you're reading this, consider my request and report your take on Adani vs Hindenburg
Investing in stocks and crypto markets is the best financial decisions any can make but the crypto market is much more better than anything else at the moment.
That's impressive! I could use the expertise of this advisor, my portfolio has been stagnant..... How can I get started with KAREN TUDOSE LUCY?
Exactly. Dumb phones will let me avoid dumb shows of media.
Interesting. Informative.Ramamoorthy.👌
When the cloud is dark, it's about to rain. Bitcoin already offers good and reliable returns in investments. I don't see the point of working with risky assets.
Love your presentation Palki. More power to you
Fantastic report!
I am still using tiny Nokia basic handset 2006 model, although spares are unavailable. It is a beauty. They are best to use, carry and talk. I love to use Basic models only and hope to keep this going because they are the real Moble Phones. Phone has to be used as a phone, not as a mini Laptop.
Good to see you back girl... Wish you the best 🌟🙂👍
Zero distraction, total peace.