Pinwheel launches a retro-inspired landline phone for kids
If you remember racing home after school to grab the family landline and call your best friend before dinner, a new device from Pinwheel is aiming to reboot that experience for a new generation.
The kid-focused tech company announced Tuesday the launch of Pinwheel Home, a modern take on the classic household phone designed to let children stay connected without the distractions of a smartphone.
Pinwheel is positioning the phone as an intro to phones for children ages 5 to 10 before they’re ready for a smartphone. The company already sells kid-friendly smartphones and launched a smartwatch last year.
Instead of texting or doomscrolling on social media, Pinwheel Home is built solely for voice calls. The company says the phone encourages more meaningful, one-on-one conversations while giving kids the independence to call friends and family and practice basic phone skills without borrowing a parent’s device.
The launch comes as more...
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