#Johns Phone

Do you remember the times when phones had extremely long life cycles? Those were probably the times when the dumbphones were prevalent. A dumbphone is defined as something that lacks the features of a smartphone. Mostly, these dumbphones only serve texting and calling as their purpose, but rarely we see some twists in their production; some manufacturers even include a mobile flashlight in the device. While some people are very focused on smartphones, there exists this market that we rarely consider innovating upon. We think it’s a very good idea nonetheless to reinvent the average dumbphone – especially in the Philippines. Think about it: do you think that the majority of texts sent come from smartphone users? While it’s partially true that most people who use dumbphones are those that don't have the extra budget, it is also true that some people just like to own a dumbphone to lessen the threat of holdups and theft. Read more in our articles including "Reinventing the Dumbphone" and "Top iPhone 3G Alternatives".