The best anti-AI smartphones in 2026: Expert tested and recommended
These days, it feels like AI and machine learning algorithms are being stuffed into every device, whether it makes sense to do so or not. With almost every major brand announcing that AI will be a standard feature in new releases going forward, you may be looking for a way to avoid it entirely. Thankfully, there are still plenty of options on the market for phones that don't force AI as an integral feature; you can even find a few "dumb" phones if you're wanting a total digital detox.
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