I built dumbsmartphones.com
for people who want to use their phone less — without switching to a clunky flip phone or giving up iMessage.
The idea is simple: we take an iPhone and configure it through Apple’s device management tools to remove addictive apps and lock down distractions. You can still text, call, navigate, and take photos — but no TikTok, no Instagram, no YouTube, no app store rabbit holes.
There are two service levels:
• $20/mo: standard digital minimalism setup (core apps only)
• $50/mo: fully customized setup (you choose what stays or goes)
It’s part product, part lifestyle experiment — helping people reclaim focus and attention without sacrificing Apple’s ecosystem.
I’d love feedback from this community on:
• Any technical gotchas you see in using Apple’s MDM/ABM for this purpose
• Ideas for privacy or autonomy safeguards so users always feel in control
• Whether you think there’s real demand for “managed minimalism” vs. DIY solutions
Site: https://dumbsmartphones.com
The idea is simple: we take an iPhone and configure it through Apple’s device management tools to remove addictive apps and lock down distractions. You can still text, call, navigate, and take photos — but no TikTok, no Instagram, no YouTube, no app store rabbit holes.
There are two service levels: • $20/mo: standard digital minimalism setup (core apps only) • $50/mo: fully customized setup (you choose what stays or goes)
It’s part product, part lifestyle experiment — helping people reclaim focus and attention without sacrificing Apple’s ecosystem.
I’d love feedback from this community on: • Any technical gotchas you see in using Apple’s MDM/ABM for this purpose • Ideas for privacy or autonomy safeguards so users always feel in control • Whether you think there’s real demand for “managed minimalism” vs. DIY solutions
Site: https://dumbsmartphones.com