Should you get your kids a simple voice phone or a more capable smartphone? What about parental controls? Here's what you need to know, along with our top-tested picks for children of all ages. I’m ...

Not everyone needs their phone to be a pocket-sized NASA control center. For some, it’s about calling, texting, and maybe the occasional photo, without a million apps screaming for attention. While we ...

Buying a phone for parents or grandparents isn’t about features; it’s about removing friction. The goal is simple: they should be able to call, pick up calls, and use the phone without asking for help ...

Which prepaid cellphone is best? The differences between prepaid and postpaid cellphones have become blurred, but the basic one remains. Prepaid is just that: You pay your bill up front, no contract ...

Dear Action Line: My 10-year-old daughter is after me to buy her "what all the other kids have" - a smart phone. Is this something kids need or should have? - N.P., Tulsa. This is like learning to ...

In an era of constant connectivity, sometimes less is more. The best dumb phones — or feature phones, if you prefer — offer a refreshing break from the endless notifications and distractions of the ...